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Russell Zimmerman, the Executive Director of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) congratulates Prime Minister Scott Morrison on announcing a $130 billion wage relief package. Mr Zimmerman says the money is a “huge comfort” which goes significantly towards reducing the financial strain on business and the uncertainty of their staff. The …

Media Release  31 March, 2020 Mars Wrigley Australia appoints new marketing director Mars Wrigley Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Hill as Marketing Director. Ben will lead the marketing function of the organisation from Mars Wrigley Australia’s Melbourne headquarters, with responsibility for the growth of its 17 …

Media Release 30 March, 2020 Competition will be key to driving economy recovery Competition has a critical role to play in getting the economy running efficiently again post the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, ACCC Chair Rod Sims said today. Mr Sims was speaking via the Australian Financial Review’s special …

The following is a response by the retail bodies in reply to the open letter that was received by Convenience World magazine on 26.3.20. Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association (ACAPMA)  “Our members and their people are under extreme pressure at the moment. As their industry body we must ride …

The Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash released a statement this week stating that the Government is providing assistance to help businesses and households get through the current COVID-19 crisis.  Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business …

While the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality worldwide, it is also significantly impacting the economy. This is leading to fear, anxiety and loss of confidence among people of all ages, many who are now out of work as a result of the virus. To provide help …

This open letter was received by Convenience World magazine on 26 March 2020.  From a concerned retailer The news slowly starts to trickle through, I take a little bit of notice, but not too much. A virus named after a beer has struck a city in China I have never …

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing borders to close, so how will employees who are commuting across the borders to work be allowed to cross? ACAPMA CEO Mark McKenzie says, “The advice coming out of the highest levels at the moment is that the border crossing restrictions will not apply to …

Media Release 23 March, 2020 UPDATE: Fair Work Commission COVID-19 response The Fair Work Commission is taking all possible steps to ensure continued service provision to employees, employers and their representatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. We ask that anyone who is at risk, is required to self-isolate or has a …

The federal government’s latest support measures designed to see small businesses through the COVID-19 crisis has been welcomed by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell. “The federal government has listened to the feedback we have provided and responded to the needs of small and family businesses …