Labor’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill was introduced to parliament by Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke yesterday, prompting calls of for more consultation and scrutiny from industry bodies.
The Bill will see significant...
Industry bodies have commended the federal government’s first budget for its social reforms, including greater access to child care and paid parental leave, which will help families with the rising cost of...
As next month’s deadline for the next phase of bans on single-use plastics approaches, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says the transition to the circular economy is a top priority for retailers...
Australian retail sales momentum continues in the lead up to Christmas with sales increasing 25.9% in September compared to the same time last year, with sales also up 32.7% on pre-pandemic levels...
Australian consumers expect companies to act in a more socially and environmentally responsible way and many are willing to pay more for products and services that are values aligned, according to new...
While 10 years ago most Christmas spending occurred in early to mid-December, the holiday trading period now comes earlier than ever, kicking off at the start of November with Black Friday and...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s expansion of the paid parental leave scheme as an important measure to improve gender equality and boost women’s workforce participation.
CEO Paul Zahra...
Australian retail sales are set to remain strong over the festive trading period, with consumers to continue spending in the face of cost-of-living challenges, according to expert insights.
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