Tag: National Retail Association

Calls for more time to consult on IR reform

Labor’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill was introduced to parliament by Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke yesterday, prompting calls of for more consultation and scrutiny from industry bodies. The Bill will see significant...

Pre-Christmas sales forecast up on last year

Australian retail sales are set to remain strong over the festive trading period, with consumers to continue spending in the face of cost-of-living challenges, according to expert insights. The most comprehensive Christmas insights...

High transaction fees hurting retailers and consumers, NRA

The National Retail Association (NRA) is calling for action to cease unnecessarily high debit card transaction fees being passed on to consumers. In light of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) releasing the...

More sexual harassment preventions needed, NRA

The National Retail Association (NRA) says the industry needs greater resourcing and consistent legislation to prevent sexual harassment towards retail staff. The industry body notes a review by the Victorian Equal Opportunity and...

Containers for Change milestone

Five billion containers have been refunded through Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme, with more than $500 million going back into the pockets of Queenslanders. Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said Queenslanders reached the significant...

Employers encouraged to hire people living with a disability

The government is seeking to improve employment outcomes for people with disability and small businesses are encouraged to broaden their horizons and offer opportunities to applicants they may not have previously considered. Speaking...

Industry calls for health and wellbeing support

The National Retail Association is urging the Federal Government to support the health of the nation’s retail workers, who are increasingly facing physical and mental wellbeing issues in the wake of the...

Mums the word on addressing skills shortage

Young mothers can lead the response to the national skills shortage, says the National Retail Association (NRA), provided they’re given the right support. Responding to recent calls for changes to allow pensioners and...
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