The 47th Parliament’s first sitting fortnight has seen action on multiple fronts, against the backdrop of growing economic pressures for both households and businesses.
The new Albanese Government has already sent strong signals about tackling some of Australia’s most pressing social and environmental issues. The first sitting week, scheduled to commence 26th July, will
Queensland’s Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Meaghan Scanlon MP, recently shared her insights with the ARA about how the Palaszczuk Government is responding to changing community
With many Australian businesses processing most of their transactions via their EFTPOS terminal, it is no surprise that business owners are always looking for ways to reduce their merchant fees
Written by Marsh Pty Ltd Mental illness is the leading cause of long-term sickness amongst Australian workers, with work-related mental illness costing $543 million in workers’ compensation claims per annum1.
A snapshot of business support relevant to retailers. The ARA will keep this post continuously updated. The following information is current as of 31 March 2022. Please see the below
Did you know today, Friday 4 March, is Sales Assistant Day? You wouldn’t be the first person to say no if you didn’t (it is sometimes referred to as Salespersons
With less than 5% of large retailers globally having made a commitment to address climate change, the ARA has an important role to play in helping our sector in Australia understand the steps we can take as we transition to net-zero
Shop Small, Shop Local The ARA has partnered with American Express to support Australian small businesses. Their latest campaign, Shop Small, urges shoppers to do their Christmas shopping with
Australian retailers can look forward to a sales frenzy over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping period, with a record $5.4 billion predicted to be spent in stores and
