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NSW retailers face new check-in mandate

Use of the Service NSW QR code will be mandatory at all NSW workplaces and retail businesses from Monday, 12 July. Minister for Digital and Customer Service Victor Dominello says expanding the mandate...

Stay-at-home order ‘bitter blow’ for Sydney businesses

The two-week stay-at-home order for Greater Sydney, is set to cause a $2 billion loss in retail trade. Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Paul Zahra says that while it’s a bitter blow for...

Minimum wage ruling a ‘mixed bag’ for retailers

The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) wage review has determined a 2.5% increase to the minimum wage. The increase to the minimum wage will take effect from 1 July, with a delayed commencement date...

NSW to tackle plastics and waste with $356m investment

The NSW government has announced a comprehensive plastics plan and waste strategy. Under the strategy, plastics like single-use lightweight bags, cotton-buds, straws and stirrers will be phased out, and green bins for food...

Lockdown extension a $2b blow for Victorian retailers

The Victorian government has announced a seven-day extension to lockdown measures affecting metropolitan Melbourne. Restrictions will continue until 11.59pm, Thursday June 10. In response to today’s news, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has...

Vic support package offers relief, but not enough

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is welcoming the Victorian Government’s support package; however, it doesn’t come without concern. While the $250.7 million business support package is a step in the right direction, the...

April retail sales positive, but recovery uneven

Preliminary figures released last week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal that $31 billion was spent in stores and online in April. This was an increase of 1.1% compared to...

Campaign to drive foot traffic and retail activity in the Brisbane CBD

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has announced its support for the Friday in the City campaign - a joint initiative between the Property Council of Australia and Brisbane City Council to get...
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