…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…
…l Retail Association (NRA). The Code has been authorised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for a period of ten years until 31 December 2030. Any changes to the Code’s governance arrangements, including composition of the Code Administration Committee, will be notified at this website. Update – December 2019 The membership of the Casual Mall Licensing Code Code Administration Committee (CAC), detailed at clause 16 o…
…vernment regulations, enhanced cleaning requirements and practices, public/community assurance, industry commitments and government public health messaging, to incorporate consideration of breaches, complaints and disputes, and regular reporting. This reflects a renewed commitment by the SCCA and BSCAA to work closely and proactively on matters for which we are mutually accountable. The Media Release (21 September 2022) announcing the updated Code…
…ustomer experience teams in Westfield destinations. Phoebe White, National Commercial Manager, Scentre Group has been awarded a Highly Commended accolade for work championing a number of initiatives across the Scentre Group portfolio that ensures an inclusive environment for people of all abilities. This has included Quiet Time and Sensory Maps which offer a less stimulating shopping environment at set times each week, benefiting those with Autism…
…g centres developed rapidly in Australia because they provided convenient, comfortable and accessible shopping opportunities for the communities 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…
…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…
…rket failure the regulation seeks to address. Background: The Productivity Commission has been tasked with a number of inquiries and reviews which are relevant to the ownership and operation of shopping centres. These include a specific inquiry into the market for retail tenancy leases; as well as inquiries into the retail sector; land use planning; and workplace relations. The SCCA has made submissions to these inquiries, and appeared at public h…
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