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Retailers demand national policy summit on vaping

Retail leaders from the Master Grocers Association and the Australian Lotteries and Newsagents Association, united by the Australian Association of Convenience Stores, call on the Albanese government to convene a national policy...

Newly formed Food Industry Alliance addresses food security issues

The Food Industry Alliance (FIA) has been formed between food industry associations across the food supply chain, from paddock to plate, to address key issues associated with ensuring reliable and affordable access...

Support for Least Cost Routing needed

The Fairer Merchant Fees Alliance has welcomed the Federal Government and Reserve Bank of Australia’s strong support for the rapid introduction of a fairer debit card fee system. At a time when COVID-19...

MGA welcomes the Federal Government immediate small business support for bushfire affected communities

Media Release January 20, 2020 MGA was part of the round-table of small business representatives that was called in Canberra by the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, the Treasurer, Josh Frydenburg and the Minister...

Small businesses can now ‘stand up’ to big business – MGA

Master Grocers Australia (MGA) has welcomed the government’s decision to allow easier access to justice for small businesses. According to MGA, the ‘Small Business Access to Justice’ policy aims to help small businesses bring cases...

MGA praises government for double dipping regulation

Master Grocers Australia (MGA) has praised Minister Kelly O’Dwyer for taking “prompt action” in stopping double dipping for casual employees. In 2018, a federal court decided a casual worker employed on a regular...

NSW government promises to help CDS-affected businesses

After months of government lobbying, MGA says it has persuaded the NSW government to save the livelihoods of many NSW retailers. Following the new NSW Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), MGA says shoppers of...

Industry figures welcome new Deputy PM

Following Barnaby Joyce’s controversy-riddled resignation, Australian retailers and industry bodies have welcomed Michael McCormack as new leader of the National Party of Australia and Deputy Prime Minister. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise...
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