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Back-to-School spending lifts – but fewer families can afford to take part
Early Christmas shopping drives strong November retail growth
Australians To Turn Out In Force For Boxing Day
Retail Crime Now Five-minute Reality For Victorians
Retailers Welcome Tough New Victorian Retail Crime Laws
Robust October retail spending a solid platform for peak season trading
NSW must halt Bill granting unprecedented access to business digital systems
WA Retail Barring Orders a major step forward in protecting retail workers and communities
Early Christmas shoppers lift retailers’ hopes for a solid finish to 2025
Passing of WPO legislation heralds new era of retail safety in South Australia
Retailers Welcome Bipartisan Focus To Tackle Retail Crime In Victoria
Retailers welcome Victorian Government commitment to Workplace Protection Orders and worker assault legislation, but warn there’s no time to waste
Retailers commend Queensland Government’s forward-thinking commitment to small business safety 
Record Black Friday weekend bonanza tipped to hit $6.8 billion as shoppers chase value
Retail spending steady ahead of critical Christmas trading period
State in crisis: Victorians demand action on retail crime
South Australia’s landmark workplace protection laws a game-changer for retail worker safety
Abolishing junior wage rates will create higher youth unemployment
NSW Retail Crime Strategy strengthens protections for retail workers and customers
Retailers warn excessive legislation a backward step for productivity
Retailers Welcome Merger Regime Updates Following Industry Advocacy
Retailers Welcome Merger Regime Updates Following Industry Advocacy
Halloween To Cast Record-breaking Spell Over Aussie Shoppers
Risks To Salaried Employment Across Economy To Flow From Federal Court Decision
From Smart Maps To Smart Tractors: Hort Innovation’s Latest AgTech Projects
Modest August Retail Spending Strengthens Case For November Rate Cut
RBA’s interest rate hold concerns retailers ahead of peak retail season
Victorian retail crime crisis – up 20% to highest levels on record
Retailers applaud Vic Opposition’s support for retail crime measures
ARA Statement on Federal Court decision concerning underpayment of salaried workers under the General Retail Industry Award 2010
ARA Statement on Federal Court decision concerning underpayment of salaried workers under the General Retail Industry Award 2010
Solid July retail spending according to new ABS monthly reporting data
Retailers Bear Brunt As Theft Surges To 21-year High
Penalty Rates Bill slams the door on higher salaries, choice and flexibility
Fewer Shoppers, Bigger Splurges: Aussies Spending Up on Father’s Day Gifts
Australian Retailers Committed To Safer Workplaces
Communique: Fourth Retail Employee Safety Council meeting prioritises Workplace Protection Orders
Buckling rails and lines underwater: how Australia’s ageing train networks are crumbling as the climate changes
Lower interest rates a welcome relief, critical banks pass on full cut
EOFY sales bolster June retail spending, but caution still in the cart
Retailers and their workers deserve greater choice and flexibility
Retailers call for urgent, national response to retail crime
Retail workers deserve a real choice and a fair wage
Retail Workers Deserve Real Choice And Fair Wage
Penalty rates Bill undermines choice, flexibility and remuneration for employees and employers
Interest rates hold a let-down for retailers as headwinds persist
Fair Work Commission’s McDonald’s ruling confirms risk of overreach in supported bargaining framework
Fair Work Ombudsman response to small business definition a missed opportunity

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