The first CDS Amendment Regulations were made law by Governor-In-Council on 8 August 2023, and they have now been...
The first CDS Amendment Regulations were made law by Governor-In-Council on 8 August 2023, and they have now been published on the Legislation Vic Website found here. Here is a brief summary of the changes: Regulation 4 amends definitions: in the definition of "donation partner" wording has changed to better...
The 2025 National Packaging Targets apply to all packaging that is made, used, and sold in Australia and the...
The 2025 National Packaging Targets apply to all packaging that is made, used, and sold in Australia and the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is charged by the Australian government to facilitate the delivery of the 2025 targets. Recently, APCO CEO, Chris Foley, and Packaging Technologist, Ian Hayes, joined our...
Since the passage of the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Act), employers have...
Since the passage of the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Act), employers have been grappling with how they can meet their duty to proactively prevent sexual harassment. The Act introduced a positive duty on employers to take reasonable and proportionate measures to eliminate unlawful...
This year’s National Retail Awards introduces a new category to celebrate the enormous contribution Australia’s franchisees make to our...
This year’s National Retail Awards introduces a new category to celebrate the enormous contribution Australia’s franchisees make to our industry, and their communities, every day. The Franchisee of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding franchisee who has demonstrated exceptional business success while going above and beyond within...
The National Retail Association team is enthusiastically preparing to create a spectacular evening for retailers at the upcoming National...
The National Retail Association team is enthusiastically preparing to create a spectacular evening for retailers at the upcoming National Retail Awards. With the event just around the corner, we're thrilled to announce that our Early Bird tickets are now up for grabs at a discounted rate for a limited...
The National Retail Association’s Policy team actively works across multiple sustainability and environmental regulations impacting retailers and their supply...
The National Retail Association’s Policy team actively works across multiple sustainability and environmental regulations impacting retailers and their supply chains. We work directly with multiple governments to deliver state-wide education programs to assist businesses impacted by sustainability policy such as single-use plastic bans. To support businesses impacted by single-use plastic...
As a manager or human resources professional in the retail or quick service sectors, managing employee performance can easily...
As a manager or human resources professional in the retail or quick service sectors, managing employee performance can easily fall by the wayside amongst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day operations. In many cases, poor performance will fester because employees have not been made aware of their poor performance issues,...
If you are a manufacturer, distributor, importer, contract bottler, or retailer supplying beverage containers into/within Victoria, you may be...
If you are a manufacturer, distributor, importer, contract bottler, or retailer supplying beverage containers into/within Victoria, you may be considered a First Supplier. In Victoria, if you are a First Supplier according to the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021 (VIC), you have a legal obligation to participate...
The entitlement to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave (FDV Leave) has now been extended to...
The entitlement to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave (FDV Leave) has now been extended to small business. Effective from 1 August 2023, small businesses must ensure that they are complying with their obligation to provide up to 10 days paid FDV Leave to their employees...
Last Thursday 27 July the National Retail Association had the privilege to join the Retail Doctor Group for their...
Last Thursday 27 July the National Retail Association had the privilege to join the Retail Doctor Group for their 24th State of the Nation event, providing a wonderful platform to engage with retailers, gather valuable feedback, and gain insights into the sector's pressing issues. Amidst a busy week for our...
Seamless, the National Product Stewardship Scheme, has a primary goal of revolutionising the clothing industry in Australia, encompassing the...
Seamless, the National Product Stewardship Scheme, has a primary goal of revolutionising the clothing industry in Australia, encompassing the entire process from production to usage and recycling, with the aim of achieving clothing circularity by 2030. On 20 July 2023, the inaugural meeting of the Seamless Transition Advisory Group (TAG)...
Retail Trade estimate* decreased by 0.8 percent in June 2023 and increased by 2.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (June...
Retail Trade estimate* decreased by 0.8 percent in June 2023 and increased by 2.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (June 2023) of the monthly ABS Retail Trade data indicates that the overall month-on-month (m-o-m) estimate* decreased by 0.8 percent, down from (a revised) increase of 0.8 percent in May 2023....
National Retail Association CEO, Greg Griffith, recently participated in an enlightening interview on ABC Radio Brisbane's Drive program, where...
National Retail Association CEO, Greg Griffith, recently participated in an enlightening interview on ABC Radio Brisbane's Drive program, where he discussed the latest developments and offered valuable insights into the retail sector. The interview took place on Wednesday 26 during the Drive program hosted by ABC Radio Brisbane. Greg's expertise...
The National Retail Association had an extraordinary experience at the 24th State of the Nation event, hosted by Retail...
The National Retail Association had an extraordinary experience at the 24th State of the Nation event, hosted by Retail Doctor Group in Sydney on 27 July. As a key partner in the event, we were proud to see representatives from across the retail sector. The 24th State of the Nation...
Mid-year sales failed to save the retail sector from the brunt of cost-of-living pressures facing consumers, Australian Bureau of...
Mid-year sales failed to save the retail sector from the brunt of cost-of-living pressures facing consumers, Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today reveals. ABS retail sales figures show retail turnover fell 0.8 percent in June. National Retail Association CEO Greg Griffith said the lack of impact from mid-year year sales...
An essential aspect of our work involves connecting with retailers and our members to gain insights into the challenges...
An essential aspect of our work involves connecting with retailers and our members to gain insights into the challenges confronting the retail industry. What’s also equally important is our commitment to recognise retailers nationwide. During my visit to Sydney this week, I had the opportunity to engage with our...