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Retail Voice CEO Message: 18 May 2022
The Federal Election is just three days away and the ARA has been keeping a close track of the policy announcements of the major parties.
Retail Voice CEO Message: 11 May 2022
Australian retail sales reached their highest levels on record in March, with trade up 9.4% compared to the same time last year. A record $33.6 billion...
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Retail Voice CEO Message: 04 May 2022
Last week I had the exciting opportunity to celebrate high impact ARA charity partner Good360 Australia's 7th birthday with a tour of their facilities...
Retail Voice CEO Message: 27 April 2022
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirmed today that underlying inflation is now at its highest level in 13 years, at 3.7% for the March 2022...
Business support: State-by-state breakdown
A snapshot of business support relevant to retailers. The ARA will keep this post continuously updated. The following information is current as of 31...
Victoria announces further easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews announces a further easing on restrictions from 11:59 pm on 31 May, which will allow beauty and personal care...
Fathers Day 2021: What's the best advice from your Dad?
This weekend, Sunday 5 September, we celebrate Father’s Day. For many of us, Father's Day will be a very different celebration to previous years due to...
COVID-19 restrictions: State-by-state breakdown
A snapshot of restrictions relevant to retailers. The ARA will keep this post continuously updated. The following information is current as of 14 April...
COVIDSafe plan requirements for retailers
In this informative article by Amy Towers, Principal Consultant, Risk Collective you will find a snapshot of the current COVID Safe Plan requirements...
Joint letter to National Cabinet demanding consistent internal border controls
A lack of coordination on borders has had serious consequences for Australians. In this open letter, written between the ARA other leading advocacy...
The latest updates on COVID-19 State restrictions
State governments are continuing to release their next stage plans to aid in the economic recovery and ensure safe work practices. Here is an updated...
Important information for retailers on face coverings
As COVID-19 infections rates continue to cause significant challenges in Victoria, and with new rules around face coverings in Melbourne and Mitchell...
Face coverings mandatory in metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire
Due to ongoing concern about COVID-19 outbreaks, the Premier of Victoria, the Hon Daniel Andrews MP has announced that face coverings will be mandatory...
WA small businesses to receive $17,500 grant to assist during COVID-19
The McGowan Government is delivering a one-off COVID-19 support cheques for small to medium businesses. Around 7,400 Western Australian businesses are...
Face masks recommended to help fight coronavirus in Victoria
The Victorian Government is recommending face masks are worn within metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
ATO Tax Office toolkit helps small businesses tick tax time off their to-do list
Tax Office toolkit helps small businesses tick tax time off their to-do list.The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a tax time toolkit...
Training workers to keep Victorians safe
Workers across the state will receive free accredited training to help them manage the ongoing risk of coronavirus infection in their workplace and...
Instant asset write-off extension for small businesses
The Morrison Government continues to back small business with the announcement that it will extend the $150,000 instant asset write-off for six months...
Monthly reporting for JobKeeper payments
Businesses that have enrolled for the JobKeeper Payment and identified their eligible employees will need to make a business monthly declaration to the...
nbn COVID-19 small and medium business package update
To help Australians respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, nbn is providing up to $50 million to assist phone and internet providers to support small and...
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