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Pandemic leave pay returns

Over the weekend, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the reinstatement of the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment. In recognition of the risks associated with more infectious variants of Covid-19 through the winter period, the...

Woolworths accelerates sustainability path

Woolworths Group continues to shrink its environmental footprint, with a significant drop in emissions, 80% of waste diverted from landfill and the equivalent of 22 million meals donated to Aussies in need. The...

ARA welcomes indemnity scheme

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...

ARA members call for leadership on vaccinations

Survey results from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) shows that 67% of businesses believe Covid vaccines should be mandatory for frontline retail staff. This is with the allowance for government approved exemptions, but...

DoorDash and Shippit offer retailers instant-delivery solution

DoorDash is partnering with Shippit to offer retailers an instant-delivery solution for consumers. The partnership comes as a response to growing consumer demand for instant product delivery. Data found that in 2020, the number...

NRA & FCA call for NSW tenancy relief

The National Retail Association (NRA) and the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) are joining forces to call for urgent tenancy relief for businesses crippled by the prolonged NSW lockdown. Many NSW small businesses...

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...

Government investment to improve retailer’s options

Media Release 9 August 2021 Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed today’s joint announcement from the Australian and NSW governments about a $24 million investment in 22 projects...
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