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JobKeeper package offers comfort, says ARA

Russell Zimmerman, the Executive Director of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) congratulates Prime Minister Scott Morrison on announcing a $130 billion wage relief package. Mr Zimmerman says the money is a “huge comfort”...

Shortages likely ‘temporary’ amid Coronavirus panic

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has addressed media reports of panic buying at major Australian retailers on the back of the Coronavirus threat, saying feedback from ARA members indicated stock levels remained...

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...

Cautious welcome for more choice on tap and go

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed greater choice for retailers on tap and go payments, but urges more action. The ARA says it’s “pleased” that ANZ and Westpac have decided to give...

ARA slams new regulations for WA tobacco retailers

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has expressed its dismay at new regulations that came into force in WA this week. According to Mirage News, the ARA says the regulations will “significantly affect tobacco...

NZ to legalise vaping as Australia lags behind

Vaping and nicotine e-cigarettes will be legalised in New Zealand, Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa has announced. The Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 (SFEA) will change next year to give smokers more confidence...

Australia can lead fight against illicit trade, says ARA

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) believes Australia is performing well against illicit trade, but now needs to extend its expertise further afield. An ARA-commissioned report, ‘The Global Illicit Trade Environment Index’, shows that Australia...

Budget to kickstart retail

Measures announced by the Treasurer this week will give a much-needed boost to retail, in particular small business, say industry groups. National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb says several measures in the federal...
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