Australian Retail Association

Promoting and protecting retailers for over 100 years
   
About ARA Australian Retailers Association

For over 104 years, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has been the peak industry body in Australia's $292 billion retail sector which employs over 1.5 million people.  As an incorporated employer body under the Workplace Relations Act and with a range of member services including business consulting, policy development, advocacy and education, the ARA promotes and protects over 5000 independent and national retailers throughout Australia.  Read more...

Retail Policy

The ARA membership remains the most effective voice for the sector contributing to the development of retail policy for all retail segments. As a strong advocate the ARA represents a vast number of retail businesses and is the first port of call for government, media, regulators and other industry participants. By maintaining strong links with government the ARA is able to influence and direct policy that may affect the retail industry. ARA membership gives your business a voice in the retail industry. Read more...

Microsoft Course Offer
New calendars launched for the Diploma of Retail Management and the Professional Development Workshops. More Information...
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