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Fed-election: International student restrictions a setback for retailers

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have voiced concern over the Federal Opposition’s proposal to...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have voiced concern over the Federal Opposition’s proposal to cap international students and raise visa costs, which would significantly impact the retail workforce. International students are a vital part of the $430 billion retail sector said ARA Chief Industry Affairs...

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PFAS session recording available

We understand that some businesses may still be experiencing confusion or challenges while preparing for the new PFAS controls due...

We understand that some businesses may still be experiencing confusion or challenges while preparing for the new PFAS controls due to come into effect 1 July.  On Friday 4 April, National Retail facilitated an Industry Information Session with guest speaker Sonia Goldie, Director – Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Section, DCCEEW. Ms Goldie provided an...

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Upcoming Events

7
May

Rostering for Compliance in Retail Workshop

As laws criminalising wage theft in Australia are now in effect, getting rostering right in the retail industry is...

As laws criminalising wage theft in Australia are now in effect, getting rostering right in the retail industry is imperative. Wage compliance is now strictly enforced and requires an understanding of the complex rules of the General Retail Industry Award 2020 (Retail Award). The Retail Award has complex and interconnecting rostering...

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29
May

Redundancy and Restructuring Essentials Webinar

In today's unpredictable and dynamic business landscape, workforce restructuring is often unavoidable. Employers can be faced with the difficult...

In today's unpredictable and dynamic business landscape, workforce restructuring is often unavoidable. Employers can be faced with the difficult decision to make an employee’s position redundant to successfully meet the operational requirements of their business. However, navigating this process can be difficult and expose employers to claims from their...

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