The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of an inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles.
MTAA has long called for a zero and low emissions vehicle (ZLEV)...
The federal government has launched a new $60 million fund for hard-to-recycle plastics, including soft plastics like shopping bags, bread bags, cling wrap and chip packets.
The funding will support new or upgraded...
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...
The federal and Victorian governments will jointly invest $3 million in funding new soft plastics recycling infrastructure in Victoria. The grant funding to recycler iQ Renew will see a new recycling facility...
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) is pleased to see the release of the Federal Government’s National Obesity Strategy.
Australia’s food manufacturers work closely with governments at both state and federal levels...
Media Release
Indemnity scheme provides confidence to employers on workplace vaccinations
28 August 2021
Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra has welcomed the Federal Government’s indemnity scheme which provides employers with important protections...
The National Retail Association (NRA) and the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) welcome the Federal and NSW government’s economic support package.
However, it’s important that these packages are flown through quickly to those who...
The 2021 federal budget aims to maintain the momentum of Australia’s economic recovery. The plans are a step in the right direction, according to industry bodies, with retailers, manufacturers and small business...
