Lotteries outlet applications by Euro Garages Australia – don’t ignore the notification from Tabcorp

NANA has received a steady stream of contacts from Members concerning notifications they have received from Tabcorp over new applications for lotteries outlets in Euro Garages Australia service station outlets. NANA has received reports there are upwards of 30 or more of these applications in the pipeline in NSW.

Amazon parcel lockers – what’s in it for Newsagents?

NANA is aware that cold calls are being made to Newsagents in NSW and ACT encouraging them to take up an offer to install an Amazon parcel locker.

Award varied again for extension of Schedule X – pandemic leave

The General Retail Industry Award 2010 has been varied again following from an application to extend the Schedule X – pandemic leave provisions. The Award was previously varied to extend the operation of Schedule X to 31 July, however under the latest variation, operation of Schedule X has been extended to 30 September 2020.

Ovato’s positive responses to distribution issues is encouraging

NANA has represented several Members direct with Ovato in order to overcome problems associated with their new delivery contractors. Problems have been experienced in Sydney metro, NSW rural and regional, and ACT locations.

Outstanding service station accounts – more recovered for NANA Members

There is no secret attached to the often poor account payment performance of some chain service station operators when it comes to paying their accounts due to Newsagents.

Last call on mandatory lotteries insurance – avoid terminal suspension and ACT now

Renewals of mandatory lotteries professional indemnity policies and notifications to Tabcorp/NSW Lotteries were due by 30 June. Almost 8 weeks later, there are still some Newsagents operating within the NSW Lotteries jurisdiction which have not renewed their policies. Through Newspack Insurance NANA ensures that Tabcorp/NSW Lotteries is provided with a copy of your certificate of […]

XCHANGEIT/Lotteries proposal has a long way to go

The announcement yesterday by XchangeIT offering Newsagents the opportunity to participate in a project to connect lottery terminals with POS systems has given rise to many questions from NANA Members.

New JobKeeper arrangement – extension beyond September and changes to rates proposed

With the initial phase of the JobKeeper program due to conclude in September 2020, the Government has announced a second phase which will extend the program for an additional six months through to 28 March 2021, with a lower two-tier payment structure and a requirement to retest employer eligibility. These proposed changes will not impact […]

NSW Covid-19 safety plans

The NSW government has released a set of COVID-19 safety plans. Once Newsagents complete the plan, they can register the plan through the NSW government and then are offered a COVID SAFE logo which can be displayed in your shop, on email and in advertising including social media.

ATO changes to genuine redundancy payments

Genuine redundancy and early retirement scheme payments are tax free up to a limit based on the employee’s years of service. The rules around these payments have changed.