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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
Retailers welcome Coalition’s stronger instant asset write-off and red tape reform signals
The Coalition’s proposed permanent $50,000 instant asset write-off would provide a meaningful boost for small retailers looking to invest, while...
View SubmissionRetailers secure practical Budget measures, but outlook remains challenging
ARC has welcomed practical measures for retailers in the 2026 Federal Budget, including the permanent instant asset write-off, red tape...
View SubmissionRetailers welcome permanent instant asset write-off, call for bold productivity reform in Federal Budget
To support a return to economic growth, ARC said retailers urgently need to see promised structural reform to lift productivity...
View SubmissionFlowers top Mother’s Day gifts as Australians favour simple, meaningful celebrations
The latest ARC-Roy Morgan survey shows 39% of Australians planning to purchase flowers, followed by food and alcohol (24%) and...
View SubmissionSouth Australia sets the national benchmark in protecting retail workers
ARC said South Australia has now established the gold standard for tackling retail crime, combining Workplace Protection Orders with a dedicated retail...
View SubmissionVictoria retail crime Budget falls short on worker protections
The Victorian Budget reflects growing recognition of the state’s retail crime challenge but falls short on immediate worker protections and...
View SubmissionRetail conditions expected to tighten as third consecutive rate rise hits consumers
Australian retailers say trading conditions will become more challenging after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted interest rates by...
View SubmissionRetail spending lifts March result, masking underlying pressures
Australian household spending on retail increased 5.7 per cent over the year to March, with Australians spending $39.3 billion, up from...
View SubmissionRetailers call for deep regulatory reform and cost relief as supply chain crisis deepens
Australian retailers are urging the Federal Government accelerate regulatory reform and to provide further cost relief and as the supply...
View SubmissionBusiness leaders call for 25% red tape reduction amid rising costs
Nearly 30 groups representing small, medium and large businesses, and universities, that employ millions of Australians, are calling on all...
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