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Workplace relations Bill creates more problems than solutions
Retailers support next phase of plastics bans from 1 September
Australians celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday
‘Broadband Prairie’ rural wireless project moves to public phase of researching, testing
Debra Galle wins 2023 ARA Women Leaders in Retail CEW Scholarship 2023
July retail sales record 2.1% year-on-year growth, but most categories remain in decline
ARA welcomes improvements in gender pay gap on Equal Pay Day
School leavers urged to consider apprenticeship in rail industry
Retailers welcome review into Franchising Code of Conduct
Tri-state September plastics bans welcome but national consistency still needed to minimise complexity
ARA launches strategy to increase women in rail
Retail sales volumes suffer third consecutive quarterly drop
Father’s Day will deliver a spending boost amidst cost-of-living crisis
SkillsEQuipped marks significant progress with new CEO appointment 
Retailers welcome second consecutive interest rate pause
ARA welcomes decision to proceed with T3 Bankstown upgrade
June retail sales record 2.3% year-on-year growth, but most categories in decline
ARA calls for Sydney Metro West to continue as planned
Recycling infrastructure fund to fill gap in sustainability transition
Retail Ready and Able to connect jobseekers with disability to retail employment
Customer acquisition and loyalty top small retail’s priority list amid economic headwinds
May retail sales record 4.2 percent year-on-year growth
Retail labour vacancies fall as cost of doing business bites 
First step towards revitalisation of national rail manufacturing
More than 60 retailers participate in First Responders Day – 29 June
Georges River Council takes home Gold for third year running at 2023 Australasian Reporting Awards
Retailers welcome NSW’s tougher penalties for assaults on retail workers
Retailers welcome cost-of living relief in SA Budget
ARA welcomes Rio Tinto’s local rail cars for Pilbara
Retailers welcome cost-of-living relief measures in Queensland budget
Retailers to show appreciation for first responders on June 29 with special deals
National packaging standards a promising step towards circular economy 
Urgent action required to curb growing severity of retail crime
ARA welcomes High Speed Rail Authority Board
Retailers respond to Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review
ACT Retailers need more than a month to prepare for next round of plastics bans
Aussies tipped to spend $9.3 billion on mid-year/EOFY sales
Australian Retailers Association commits to supporting reconciliation and constitutional recognition of First Nations people
April retail sales record 4.2 percent year-on-year growth 
Industry has an important role to play in reconciliation and recognition for First Nations peoples
ARA welcomes Vic Budget small business measures, warns against payroll tax hike consequences
WorkCover premium hike will put more pressure on struggling Vic businesses 
Australian retail sales up 2.6% year on year, despite declines in most categories
Pacific National CEO Paul Scurrah Joins ARA Board
Private goes all in at Kapooka
Rail Industry Welcomes Investment in Net Zero Targets and Sustainability in Federal Budget
Federal Budget delivers cost of living relief for vulnerable Australians and small business
Australian Retailers Association celebrates 120 years