Latest Media Coverage
Today Show, Interview with MGA director Lincoln Wymer on retail crime
Today Show interview with MGA Independent Businesses Australia director, Lincoln Wymer, discussing the surge in violent retail crime across Victoria and New South Wales. Wymer noted that while large-scale gang
Gold Coast Bulletin – Tobacco crime forcing small businesses to pay 50% more for insurance
Gold Coast Bulletin exposes the “catastrophic” impact of illicit tobacco and vape trade on small retailers, as MGA calls for urgent action. The article exposed the “catastrophic” impact of the
Nine News – Nine out of 10 employers fearing for staff’s safety as retail crime rises
Independent retailer and MGA director, Jeff Harper, was featured in a Nine News report highlighting that a staggering nine out of 10 retail employers in Victoria fear for the safety of their staff.
Herald Sun – Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry survey finds staff feel unsafe at Victorian workplaces
This Herald Sun article highlights discussions from our recent Retail Crime & Safety Forum. Lincoln Wymer, MGA director stated that many retailers have experienced physically violent incidents in their stores.
The Daily Telegraph – ‘Catastrophic’ illegal tobacco trade is crippling retailers with soaring insurance costs.
We were featured in The Daily Telegraph, a major Australian news outlet. The article exposed the “catastrophic” impact of the illegal tobacco and vape trade on small retailers. MGA CEO
HR Retail – Retail workers to be protected under new legislation
We were featured in HR Retail, a key publication for Australia’s HR and workplace sector The article reported on the Victorian government’s introduction of the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food,
