People who assault retail workers in NSW will face tougher penalties under a bill introduced by the state government.
The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Assaults on Retail Workers) Bill 2023 will introduce three new...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed a suite of cost-of-living relief measures in the 2023-24 South Australia Budget, with the $6.5 million Small Business Strategy also serving as a welcome but...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) welcomes the cost-of-living measures in Queensland’s state budget.
In particular, the industry body notes the government’s flagship policy to make kindergarten free for all families. They believe this...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says the decision to implement national standards and design rules for packaging is a positive step towards a circular economy – providing more clarity for retailers and...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has renewed calls for state and territory governments to implement tougher penalties for people who assault retail workers.
The industry body notes that “many crimes unfortunately go...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says the decision by the Fair Work Commission to increase modern award rates of pay by 5.75% - in addition to the scheduled 0.5% increase in superannuation guarantee...
Further bans on single-use plastics in the ACT have been announced this week.
From 1 July 2023, the ACT government will ban additional single-use plastics including single-use plastic plates and bowls, expanded polystyrene...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has released a position statement outlining its commitment to reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
The statement also affirms the ARA’s support for the Uluru Statement from the...
