Posts tagged "australian retailers association"

Over the weekend the NSW government announced a review of Anzac Day trading laws that could see some retailers close for longer.

With the next stage of the plastic ban coming into effect from July 1, the peak retail body has labelled the deadline as "unrealistic" and urged the government to revisit the dates. 

COSBOA is pushing for new government spending on SME skills training and resilience measures while softening its language on multi-employer bargaining.

Dominique Lamb has resigned as CEO of the National Retailers Association (NRA), amid concerns about the association's possible ties to the vaping industry.

Draft legislation set to be introduced to South Australia’s state Parliament would allow retailers to open two hours earlier on Sundays, at 9am.

Australia's retail, hospitality, and service sectors appear more susceptible to the financial impact of rising COVID-19 case numbers than other industries.

The Morrison government's Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment scheme, which provided $750-a-week lump sum payments to workers required to self-isolate after testing positive for COVID-19, expired on June 30.

Employer groups say the Victorian government's plan to offer casual workers sick leave via a pilot scheme will hinder the state's economic recovery. 

It’s up to business, industry and government to follow through on bold ideas to get our CBDs back to the thriving hubs they once were.

Around 1500 tonnes of fresh flowers are being dumped every week overseas while the local industry grapples with a widespread flower shortage, the Australian Flower Traders Association says.

Just as the world seems to be slowly recovering from the worst of COVID-19, business continuity and supply chains are emerging as major crisis risks.

Of primary concern is the elevated customer aggression levels within Victorian retail stores, writes the Australian Retailers Association CEO in an open letter to the Victorian Premier.