The NRA has welcomed an announcement from the NSW Government to introduce a pilot program for the return of international students.
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Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino has confirmed Melbourne will come out of lockdown, but with restrictions in place.
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The NRA will continue to run anti-smoking campaigns and advocate on behalf of retailers who want to shift away from cigarette sales.
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Nationwide retail sales have surged following the expiry of JobKeeper, with ABS figures showing that $31 billion was spent in stores and online.
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Small retailers want a properly regulated market for vaping products rather than limiting sales to pharmacies.
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Small business is at the heart of the economic recovery plans set down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in his Budget.
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A federal government proposal to allow pharmacies to sell smoke-free tobacco, to the exclusion of convenience stores has been condemned by the industry.
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If you’ve left your Christmas shopping until the last moment, you’re in good company. Australian shoppers are expected to make a collective mad rush to retailers this week, with the National Retail Association forecasting a shopping frenzy as customers scramble to finalise (or for many, begin) their shopping. And they’re expected to arrive at retailers
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Victorian businesses are being urged to prepare ahead of the state-wide ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags. The ban will include compostable, degradable and biodegradable plastics and is due to commence from 1 November 2019. This new law will apply to all retailers and suppliers regardless of size or type — from fast food outlets
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