Destination Brisbane: Let the countdown begin!

The excitement that surrounds Queen’s Wharf Brisbane continues with the Destination Brisbane Consortium officially announced as the contractor responsible...

The excitement that surrounds Queen’s Wharf Brisbane continues with the Destination Brisbane Consortium officially announced as the contractor responsible for delivering the $3 billion development. The Star Entertainment Group (formerly Echo Entertainment Group) leads the consortium, which this month achieved contractual close on the project. Central to the project is...

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The NRA succeeds in its bid for one off trading on 28 December in regional Queensland

Because Boxing Day falls on a Saturday this year, an extra public holiday was gazetted by the Queensland Government...

Because Boxing Day falls on a Saturday this year, an extra public holiday was gazetted by the Queensland Government on Monday 28 December. For major retailers in regional areas of Queensland, this meant that they could not open their doors for four consecutive days over the Christmas Period –...

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Harper Review: pharmacies, trading hours and small business protection

This week the federal government announced its response to the Harper Competition Policy Review foreshadowing some of the most...

This week the federal government announced its response to the Harper Competition Policy Review foreshadowing some of the most significant business reforms in two decades. The final report made 56 recommendations for reforms across three key themes: competition policy, laws and institutions with 44 of those recommendations being supported whole...

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beyondblue says Government’s courageous mental health reforms will make it easier for Australians to get help

Chairman of beyondblue Jeff Kennett said today’s announcement by the Turnbull Government is a defining moment for mental health...

Chairman of beyondblue Jeff Kennett said today’s announcement by the Turnbull Government is a defining moment for mental health care in Australia and he commends Health Minister Sussan Ley for having the courage to instigate structural reform by dismantling a badly-integrated system in favour of building a regional one...

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Applications now open for the 2016 Westfield World Retail Study Tour

Inspiration drives motivation and motivation drives change. There is no better way to be inspired than the Westfield World...

Inspiration drives motivation and motivation drives change. There is no better way to be inspired than the Westfield World Retail Study Tour. This intensive world tour will excite all senses as you experience some of the best retailers from around the world. Seeing the latest trends in retailing will leave...

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Feedback Wanted: Draft 2 Retail Services Training Package

Service Skills Australia (SSA) has undertaken a major review of the Retail Services Training Package. To inform this review...

Service Skills Australia (SSA) has undertaken a major review of the Retail Services Training Package. To inform this review process, SSA has collaborated with key industry associations, employers, and representative bodies and groups to undertake a detailed job analysis and define industry job roles and skills needs. After consultation and...

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Commission Insights into Stop Bullying Orders

Article by F.Dunstone – Workplace Advisor In this case update, the National Retail Association (NRA) Legal team reviews the recent Fair...

Article by F.Dunstone – Workplace Advisor In this case update, the National Retail Association (NRA) Legal team reviews the recent Fair Work Commission decision on 16 November 2015 of Sharon Bowker, Annette Coombe and Stephen Zwarts v DP World Melbourne Limited T/A DP World; Maritime Unions of Australia, The, Victorian Branch...

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Have your say: Workplace chemical exposure standards

Safe Work Australia is currently holding a consultation process to examine the role of chemical exposure standards and how...

Safe Work Australia is currently holding a consultation process to examine the role of chemical exposure standards and how they can be reviewed and maintained. Exposure standards refer to the airborne concentration of individual chemicals in the worker's breathing zone which should not cause adverse health effects or undue discomfort...

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New energy rating website for retailers

The Energy Rating website has recently been updated to provide information and tools for retailers on the Energy Rating...

The Energy Rating website has recently been updated to provide information and tools for retailers on the Energy Rating Label and how to estimate running costs of an appliance. The Energy Rating Label is part of broader Commonwealth, State and New Zealand initiative that aims to improve the energy efficiency...

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Mentally healthy workplaces rated highly by younger employees

Gen Y, millennials, the internet generation – whatever you call them, younger workers are the future of your business. And...

Gen Y, millennials, the internet generation – whatever you call them, younger workers are the future of your business. And whatever you think of their values and motivations, they are career focused and know what they ideally want to attain. The problem lies in that they're often not sure how...

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Household goods make strong contribution to retail trade figures

The recent release of the September 2015 retail trade figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed continued growth...

The recent release of the September 2015 retail trade figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed continued growth in the Household Goods sector, and Footwear and Personal Accessories. As indicated in the graph below, the retail sector grew by 3.9 per cent nationally, with Victoria (4.9 per cent), South...

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Get Healthy at Work

Get Healthy at Work is a free NSW Government service that aims to improve the health of working adults. ...

Get Healthy at Work is a free NSW Government service that aims to improve the health of working adults.  The service focuses on: healthy weight physical activity healthy eating active travel smoking harmful alcohol use Get healthy at work assists with creating healthier working environments by: addressing individual behavioural and...

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Tell the QLD Government about your training priorities!

We’re excited to have been once again selected as the retail skills advisor for the Queensland Government through the...

We’re excited to have been once again selected as the retail skills advisor for the Queensland Government through the VET Industry Engagement Program. The purpose of the Program is to advocate and recommend the reforms needed right now for the Queensland retail sector around skills, training and workforce development. As...

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Growing your loyalty campaign this Christmas season

Loyalty campaigns have become a critical way to embrace your great customers and drive sales. This Christmas retailing season...

Loyalty campaigns have become a critical way to embrace your great customers and drive sales. This Christmas retailing season is a great time to kick your loyalty campaigns up a gear. No doubt you will experience increased shopping traffic through your bricks and mortar store as well as online stores...

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Retailer Top Tips – Christmas Period Recruitment Challenges + Solutions

According to Retail Biz online magazine, Australian job seekers started searching for casual Christmas work in August, a month...

According to Retail Biz online magazine, Australian job seekers started searching for casual Christmas work in August, a month earlier than the historical pattern of searching in late September and peaking in November. With many companies not having listed their Christmas casual roles yet, this is considerably ahead of company...

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October is Safe Work Month

As part of Safe Work Month, Safe Work Australia is hosting a series of free, interactive online seminars that...

As part of Safe Work Month, Safe Work Australia is hosting a series of free, interactive online seminars that showcase the latest thinking, innovation, research and developments in work health and safety. The seminars features business leaders, academics and work health and safety experts sharing ideas, experiences, skills and knowledge. Program...

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