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FAQs – ARA GRIA application
The retail industry is constantly evolving, and retail employees deserve a simple Award and workplace conditions that truly reflect their needs. As part of the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) review
RBA cash relief to boost retail recovery
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent was welcomed by the retail industry today, as an encouraging
SA retail crime improvement highlights impact of focused government response
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have acknowledged positive results released this week by South Australia around retail theft and broader crime categories, as an example
Retailers ready to work with revitalised Federal Cabinet to strengthen economic outcomes
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) today congratulated the members of the re-elected Labor Government ministry and welcomed the opportunity to work with Federal Cabinet
Mother’s Day love: fewer Aussies spending more
Australians are expected to splash $1 billion on Mother’s Day this year, virtually unchanged from a year ago despite tighter household budgets. A survey by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA)
Retailers ready to work with Albanese Government to revitalise Australia’s $430 bn retail sector
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) congratulate Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party on their return to government and stand ready to work together to
Modest retail spending uptick continues into March
Retail spending growth continued to increase modestly in March compared to the same period last year, with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing consumer spending
Let’s get on with supporting Aussie businesses to grow jobs and the economy
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and Australian Retailers Association (ARA) today warned that increased workplace regulation will threaten the survival
Fed-election: International student restrictions a setback for retailers
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have voiced concern over the Federal Opposition’s proposal to cap international students and raise visa costs, which would significantly impact
DIY projects, travel and food lead Easter holiday spend
Easter trading will provide a sweet boost for retailers with spending across food, travel and DIY projects expected to elevate the national retail economy this April. New data presented by
Retail recovery on hold (again) with today’s Reserve Bank decision
Retailers said today’s Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold the cash rate at 4.10% is a significant blow for consumer and business confidence that will delay the recovery of
Retail spending uptick continues into February with modest growth
Australians continued to spend more across retail compared to the same period last year, with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing consumer spending during February
ARC submissions
Given the important role that the retail sector plays in driving economic growth, we seek government policies that:
- Support the economic impact generated by the retail sector;
- Restore business confidence, particularly for small and medium businesses;
- Increase consumer confidence and disposable income;
- Apply downward pressure on business costs; and
- Reduce complexity by driving national alignment on state matters