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Would an ‘AGST card’ make tax fairer?

Amid the ongoing political debate over the GST, a senior economist has called for the introduction of a card that would allow GST charges to vary in line with the holder’s income. Professor...

Retailers support Productivity Commission draft report

The Commission found that penalty and overtime rates should be maintained overall, though regulated minimum Sunday rates should be aligned with Saturday rates for the group of industries that particularly provide weekend...

Retail turnover up 0.7 per cent in June

Retail trade figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the stimulus measures contained in the May federal budget hit the right spot, say retailers. National Retail Association CEO Trevor Evans says...

International news: Tesco to end ‘unexpected item in the bagging area’

The UK retailer has announced it will introduce a brand new audio voice to its self-service and scan-as-you-shop check-outs following feedback from customers. According to Tesco, the “friendlier, more helpful and less talkative”...

Bringing ‘l’art de vivre’ to everyday Australian lives

The European Cheeses campaign will soon launch in Australia, aiming to inspire Australians to use cheese to improve their daily lunch by embracing the ‘art of living’ of European culture. The volume of...

Australian Vintage is all about YOU

Australian Vintage Limited (AVL) has set its sights on the Gen Y market, following the launch of YOU Wines. The wine range, including a pinot grigio, chardonnay, shiraz and a cabernet sauvignon, was...

Domestos and UNICEF combat global sanitation crisis

Between July 15 and December 31, every specially marked bottle of Domestos sold in Australia will contribute directly to UNICEF’s global sanitation program. An estimated 2.4 billion people – a third of the...

Major food brands sign up for Food Fight Campaign

Foodbank, Australia’s largest food relief organisation, has launched its largest ever campaign, Food Fight, to help feed the thousands of Australians that go hungry every day. Low-income families are the biggest group seeking...

Fresh look for National Nutrition Week

PMA Australia-New Zealand (PMA A-NZ) and Nutrition Australia are partnering for this year’s National Nutrition Week (October 11-17) to help people choose to live healthier lifestyles. The partnership combines the messaging of the...

POPAI’s new board of directors

Industry heavyweights, including representatives from Pernod Ricard, GfK Australia, Ideaworks and Active Display Group, will make up the POPAI board for a two-year period. Janet Bailey from Shopitize is the new Chair, Norrelle...

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