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New Queensland legislation to boost hydrogen industry

The Queensland government has passed legislation that’s expected to drive hydrogen industry development. Earlier this week, the Gas Supply and Other Legislation (Hydrogen Industry Development) Amendment Bill 2023 passed in Queensland Parliament, unlocking...

Queensland’s small businesses receive support to boost energy efficiency

The Queensland government is expanding its appliance cashback scheme to small and medium sized businesses under a new program. The $16 million Queensland Business Energy Saving and Transformation (QBEST) program will target the...

Labour shortages must be addressed to strengthen Queensland’s growth

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says today’s Queensland Budget demonstrates the strength of the Queensland economy, but called for greater collaboration between government and retail in resolving the acute labour and skills...

Queensland cracks down on illicit tobacco sales

The National Retail Association welcomes the Queensland Government’s proposed crack-down on illicit tobacco and illegally supplied nicotine vaping products. NRA Chief Executive Officer Dominique Lamb said illicit products were estimated to make up...

Qld retailers welcome cash relief

The National Retail Association (NRA) welcomes the announcement made by the Queensland government that it will provide further relief to businesses crippled by Covid. Measures taken will include initiatives such as extending the...

ARA calls for ‘common sense’ when it comes to shopping

The Australian Retail Association (ARA) is encouraging consumers in South-East Queensland to shop with purpose and pursue available options online during the Covid lockdown. CEO Paul Zahra says the controversy that’s been created...

Retailers & Qld Gov unite to address domestic violence

The National Retail Association and the Palaszczuk Government are teaming up to launch a Domestic Violence Retailer Support Program to assist small to medium businesses in addressing domestic and family violence. Retailers can...

Public holiday idea labelled as ‘an election stunt’

The Queensland Government’s idea to make Christmas Eve a partial public holiday has been labelled as “just a pre-election stunt” by the Executive Director of Australian Retailers Association, Russell Zimmerman. Political self-interest The ARA...
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