Reduced Penalty Rates are Here to Stay!
If you haven’t already heard, this month the Full Court of the Federal Court rejected the legal bid by unions to overturn the Fair Work Commission’s decision to cut penalty
31 October 2017
Category: Policy
Vulnerable Workers Legislation Passes Through Senate
The Senate last Monday (September 4) passed tough new laws that will see penalties of up to $630,000 for employers who knowingly underpay their employees. These laws will also see
11 September 2017
The Current State of Retail Shop Leases Across the Nation
The ARA in conjunction with their referral partners, Lease1, have been burning the midnight oil of late with the unprecedented number of Retail Shop Lease legislative and Code reviews on
17 August 2017
ARA disagrees with Labor’s 12 month delay to GST low-value imports
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) disagrees with Labor’s announcement to delay the implementation of GST to low-value imports and strongly supports the Government in closing the Low Value Threshold (LVT)
22 April 2017
A reduction in company tax is great news for retailers
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) believes the reduction in the company tax rate will attract retail investment, create jobs and help build a stronger Australian economy, “We are confident that
9 April 2017
Key changes to the Retail Leases Act for NSW
The Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill 2017 was passed on 21 February 2017 which will amend the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW). The commencement date is yet to be determined
13 March 2017
ARA achieves historic reduction in Sunday Penalty Rates
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission issued its decision in the Penalty Rates case last Thursday 23 February 2017. The ARA sought a reduction in the Sunday Penalty
28 February 2017
What’s in store for retailers this year?
The New Year is upon us and once again it’s time to prepare for what is shaping up to be another big year for the retail industry. So what are
30 January 2017
Modern award review update
The Australian Retailers Association, Master Grocers Association (MGA), Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) and Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA) are the only industry bodies to have contributed financially to this
4 October 2016
DELAY IN PENALTY RATES DECISION – HOPEFUL OF POSITIVE OUTCOME
The Fair Work Commission today issued further Directions in relation to the conduct of the Penalty Rates case. This document outlines the proceedings and process going forward. Members will be
9 September 2016
