The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed the passage of the IR Omnibus Bill through Federal Parliament, which provides clarity around casual employment and business certainty at a “crucial time” in Australia’s...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) announces that Mastercard is now a strategic partner as part of a three-year agreement.
Mastercard will share data and insights with the ARA and its members, as the...
The office of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the appointment of the Honorable Bruce Billson.
Mr Billson will commence his five-year term as Ombudsman on 11 March, replacing...
Australian retail turnover fell 1.1% in September 2020, seasonally adjusted, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures.
This updates the preliminary result of -1.5% and follows a decline of...
The Fairer Merchant Fees Alliance has welcomed the Federal Government and Reserve Bank of Australia’s strong support for the rapid introduction of a fairer debit card fee system.
At a time when COVID-19...
Today the industry would like to thank Australia’s medical and health workers, police and firefighters for their hard work and dedication to keeping us safe.
As mentioned on the Australian Retailers Association (ARA)...
By Marcela Araneda
Retailers can now collectively bargain with landlords about rent relief during the COVID-19 pandemic after the ACCC granted interim authorisation to the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and its current and...
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”...
