Message from the CEO: 19 December 2016

Dominique Lamb CEO National Retail Association

I know that you are all operating at a frantic pace in the days leading up to Christmas and I have been pleased to see the increase in foot traffic throughout the nation as I travel around. Since my appointment as NRA CEO in July this year, I have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to represent […]

BDO’s Federal Budget breakdown breakfast

Last week Mark Molesworth, BDO’s Tax Partner provided an analysis of the Budget and explain the implications for business, sectors and individuals. Dr Ray Weekes of The CEO Institute moderated a discussion with a guest panel to explore the wider impact of the 2016-2017 Budget. The panel of experts were: • Dr Adam Walk, Consulting […]

2016 Budget – superannuation update

The Government announced a number of changes to super as part of the 2016/17 Federal Budget. Treasurer Scott Morrison said the objective of the changes is to have a more equitable system and to encourage Australians to save for retirement and not be dependent on the Age Pension. Some of the announcements include: • A […]

Federal Budget lends helping hand to SME’s

On May 3, 2016, Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison MP handed down the Federal Government’s 2016/17 Budget. This is the third budget for the current Coalition Liberal-National Government and the first for Scott Morrison. This budget is critical to the formation of the economic plan that will be taken to the upcoming election, to be held […]

Federal Budget lends helping hand to SME’s

On May 3, 2016, Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison MP handed down the Federal Government’s 2016/17 Budget. This is the third budget for the current Coalition Liberal-National Government and the first for Scott Morrison. This budget is critical to the formation of the economic plan that will be taken to the upcoming election, to be held […]

Message from the CEO: Monday, May 9

Last week, we commended Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison for recognising the important role small to medium businesses play when it comes to creating jobs for Australians into the future. Given the high proportion of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the retail sector, the proposed business tax cuts outlined in the budget provide a more […]