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The Australian Retail Council represents retailers large and small across the country. As a member-led organisation, we advocate on behalf of our sector, provide deep industry insights and support retail leaders with the tools, training and representation they need in a fast-changing landscape.
2025 Submissions
Retail theft surges as other NSW crime remains stable
The latest NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) figures show ‘steal from retail store’ increased 10.4% over the...
View SubmissionSix months on, retailers urge WA to pass barring orders
ARC is urging the Western Australian Parliament not to let another sitting week pass without progressing laws to protect retail...
View SubmissionVictorian work from home bill will take Victoria’s economy backwards
Business groups are united in calling on the Victorian Government to withdraw the flawed work from home legislation, following confirmation...
View SubmissionMore shoppers, smaller splurges as Aussies prepare for Father’s Day
Australians are expected to spend around $730 million on Father’s Day gifts this year, up $10 million, or 1.4%, from...
View SubmissionMajor step forward in NSW retail worker safety
The Australian Retail Council (ARC) has strongly welcomed the Minns Government’s move to legislate workplace protection orders, describing it as...
View SubmissionGovernment’s plans on WFH legislation show there’s been no reset in relationship
Premier Ben Carroll offered a range of amendments to the work from home legislation before Parliament during a meeting today...
View SubmissionVictoria’s workplace protection order laws fall short
ARC says Victoria’s workplace protection order laws will fall short of their objective after passing Parliament without urgent interim orders...
View SubmissionRetail spending improves in July but underlying growth remains modest
Australian retail spending improved in July, with consumers continuing to spend despite subdued confidence and persistent pressure on household budgets....
View SubmissionTobacco excise cut critical
The Australian Retail Council has reinforced the need to cut tobacco excise as part of broader reforms to tackle illicit...
View SubmissionRetailers welcome Victoria’s stronger crime focus, but say more must be done
The Australian Retail Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s recruitment of an additional 150 Protective Services Officers (PSOs), and extension...
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