Policy

Australian Retailers Association

ACCC 2023-24 Product Safety Priorities

Every year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) identifies key areas to minimise and raise awareness of the risks posed by unsafe consumer goods. Last week, ACCC announced the 2023-24

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Australian Retailers Association

Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July commences on Saturday 1 July and is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. When thinking of plastic

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Australian Retailers Association

ARA pre-budget submission delivers wins

The announcement of the 2023-24 Federal Parliament Budget last week primarily focused on providing $14.6 billion cost of living relief to 5 million households, 1 million small businesses and increasing

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Australian Retailers Association

Public Holidays by State/Territory for 2023

Public holidays vary by state and territory, as do the trading restrictions that apply on these days. You can find a list of the public holidays to be observed in 2023 each state and territory by clicking one of the links below.

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Government’s IR reforms not given enough time for fair scrutiny

The country’s largest and most diverse peak body for retail, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), has called for more consultation and scrutiny of the Albanese Government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill to ensure it succeeds in achieving its objectives for employees and employers and builds on the goodwill established between employer groups and unions during the recent Jobs and Skills Summit.

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Australian Retailers Association

ARA Wrap-Up: Federal Budget 2022

The Albanese Government’s first Federal Budget painted a concerning picture of global economic pressures, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers hosing down expectations for broad cost of living measures or far-reaching new investment programs outside of those announced.

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