Franchising Update: End of Financial Year 2017/18

By Alex Millman and Lindsay Carroll, NRA Legal As the financial year which saw the franchise model under close scrutiny, it is worth taking this opportunity to look back on the year that was and the matters which will follow us into the next. Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 In October 2017 […]

Message from the CEO: 29 August 2016

Dominique Lamb CEO National Retail Association

There were two major developments in retail this week which show just how volatile our sector can be, and how challenging the environment remains for retail business owners. The first was the seemingly inevitable announcement that the Masters hardware chain would close its doors before the end of the year. Although it can be argued […]

MEMBER ONLY ARTICLE – Fair Work Ombudsman puts employers on notice

The Fair Work Ombudsman, Natalie James, made an announcement at a recent Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) briefing that put employers and advisers on notice when complying with workplace laws and regulations. New penalties have been implemented to fine individuals who are involved in facilitating a breach of the law as accessories. Before recently, Fair […]