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MGA Independent Retailers Appoints Martin Stirling as New CEO
MGA Independent Retailers Appoints Martin Stirling as New CEO MGA Independent Businesses Australia has today announced the appointment of Martin Stirling as its new Chief Executive Officer. Martin has been
Small Businesses Must Be an Election Priority
Small businesses power Australia’s economy — and as campaigning draws near to the end, support for the sector must be a Federal Election priority. MGA Independent Businesses Australia (MGA), representing
MGA Independent Businesses Australia Statement on the Tragic Death of Local Grocer
Darwin, NT – It is with profound sadness that we learn of the tragic loss of a 71-year-old store owner from the Friendly Grocer in Nightcliffe, Northern Territory, who died
A thriving business sector is the backbone to a stronger economy
Twenty business groups from right across Australia are calling on the Prime Minister, Opposition Leader and independents to provide a commitment for a policy agenda that backs businesses to succeed
The ‘train wreck’ of the Federal Government’s tobacco excise policy
The Federal Government must immediately execute a nationally coordinated tobacco strategy if they haveany hope in wrestling back control of this crisis. Its first step must be committing to an
‘Government excise policy further fuels the problem’: Independent Grocers demand tobacco rethink
Independent Grocers across Australia are calling on the Federal Government to recognise and address the implications of year-on-year increases in tobacco excise. On 1 September 2024, tobacco excise will increase
