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Media Statements

…f Australia Awards supports Vinnies Kitchen, 28 February Peak retail crime committee welcomes WA Premier’s tougher penalties for offenders, 22 February 2024 a key year for further retail crime collaboration, 21 February 2023 New shopping centre tax database shows increased gouging, 13 December 2023 Frank Lowy Fellow announced, 17 November Workers, retailers and retail property owners unite to combat rising violence against workers and retail crime…

Frank Lowy Fellowship

…esearch (not exhaustive). The nominee’s employer need not be an Australian company or a member company of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA). Nominees from previous years are welcome to re-nominate provided their stated achievements meet the nomination criteria. Nominees require the support of their employer (of appropriate seniority e.g. Executive level). Former Fellowship recipients are precluded from nominating. Prize The Fellowshi…

Industry Resources

…t. The relevant legislation and accompanying regulations are listed below. Commonwealth Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ACCC Guide to Unconscionable Conduct New South Wales Retail Leases Act 1994 Victoria Retail Leases Act 2003 Retail Leases Regulations 2013 Queensland Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 Retail Shop Leases Regulation 2006 South Australia Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 Retail a…

2022 Winner – Deb Palmer

…ession requests, against multiple criteria. Deb Palmer QIC Deb is a highly competent risk and compliance specialist who manages QIC’s risk policies and procedures to limit business risk exposure. She spearheaded Project Safe-Guard — a first-of-its-kind initiative for Australian shopping centres that significantly reduces the likelihood of self-harm and security breach incidents before they occur, using leading-edge technology and sophisticated cam…

Australian Shopping Centre Industry

…ommunities they served. They met consumer needs with ample, convenient and free or low-cost parking; provided a comfortable shopping experience away from the noise and pollution of the main streets; offered a wide range of retailing choice; combined shopping with leisure and entertainment; and were a safe and secure place for shoppers. Not surprisingly they also became a popular community meeting place. On average, around 22 shopping centres have…