Did you know drink containers are the most commonly littered item after cigarette butts?

These containers contribute to the volume of litter in Australia. Litter has serious, environmental, amenity and public health impacts – however this can be prevented.

Given the substantial changes such a scheme presents to manufacturers, retailers and consumers, the National Retail Association is actively involved in the Container Refund Scheme Advisory Group, aimed at maximising the success of the initiative while minimising disruption to retailers.

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Australia’s largest logistics electric vehicle fleet trial

National Retail Association's Co-CEO, Rob Godwin, was privileged to attend the official unveiling of Australia's largest logistics electric vehicle...

National Retail Association's Co-CEO, Rob Godwin, was privileged to attend the official unveiling of Australia's largest logistics electric vehicle fleet trial hosted by Team Global Express. Esteemed guests, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister Chris Bowen, Darren Miller from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), and CEO Christine Holgate,...

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Why don’t we talk about the cost-of-trading crisis?

Deputy CEO Lindsay Carroll Entering the new year, cost-of-living has been making headlines across Australia, in our households and within...

Deputy CEO Lindsay Carroll Entering the new year, cost-of-living has been making headlines across Australia, in our households and within the halls of power alike. Every policymaker in the country, from parliamentarians to the Reserve Bank, seem to be throwing every tool in their war chest at the elusive issue....

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Upcoming Events

15
May

Rostering for Compliance in Retail. The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2024 brought about a raft of significant...

Rostering for Compliance in Retail. The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2024 brought about a raft of significant changes, including a new criminal wage theft offence (effective 1 January 2025), making it crucial, more now than ever, for businesses to take proactive steps in ensuring award compliance. Retail executives,...

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22
May

National Retail Roadshow Join us for our National Retail Roadshow as we tackle the challenges facing Australian retailers head-on. With...

National Retail Roadshow Join us for our National Retail Roadshow as we tackle the challenges facing Australian retailers head-on. With insights, strategies, and networking opportunities, this half-day event is designed to empower C-suite executives and general managers to navigate the current retail landscape, reduce costs, engage customers, and drive productivity....

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