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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
More 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...
View SubmissionRetail spending holds firm in June but real growth remains soft
Australian retail spending remained resilient in June, although weaker growth during the end-of-financial-year sales period shows consumers remain cautious and...
View SubmissionVictorian Workplace protection order bill welcomed as retailers await critical detail
The Australian Retail Council (ARC) has welcomed the introduction of long-awaited workplace protection order legislation in Victoria, while saying the...
View SubmissionSuper push for under-18s risks making first jobs harder to find
The Greens' push to remove the superannuation exemption for under-18 workers who work fewer than 30 hours a week risks making...
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