Master Grocers Australia is a core division of MGA Independent Businesses Australia, proudly representing independent grocery store owners and operators across the country.
With a legacy spanning over 120 years, we champion the interests of small business owners, whether single-store or multi-store operators, who run supermarkets and convenience stores that are the backbone of their communities.
Through advocacy, support, and industry engagement, we work to ensure a fair, competitive environment where independent grocers can thrive.
Grocery and Supermarkets Australia:
- Understands the needs, wants, threats, and opportunities of the supermarket business.
- Seeks to protect members trading efficiently and sustainably.
- Represents the interests of independent supermarket owners at local, state, and federal levels.
Independents have a unique role, keeping money and jobs within the local community. Individual owners can choose what they stock, offering a good local selection for consumers.
Supermarkets and grocery stores retail a range of groceries and food products, including fruit and vegetables, bread, cigarettes, canned goods, toiletries, dairy goods, delicatessen items, and cleaning goods.
Support for Independent Grocers
- Grocery Advisory Committee
About the Grocery & Supermarkets Australia Committee
The Grocery & Supermarkets Australia Committee brings together experienced independent grocers from across the country to shape MGAIBA’s work in the grocery sector. The committee helps guide our focus by raising emerging issues, sharing on-the-ground insights, and making sure our advocacy and support reflect what matters most to independent retailers.
Committee Members
Chair:
Assistant Chair:
IGA Representatives:
- Roz White – IGA (QLD)
- Wayne Harrison – State Manager, Ritchies IGA (VIC)
- Geeta Patel – IGA Gumdale (QLD)
- Phil Whitehead – Red Retail Group, IGA NSW Board Member (NSW)
FoodWorks (AUR) Representative:
- David Williamson – FoodWorks (VIC), Director of Australian United Retailers
SPAR Representative:
- Nick Holman – SPAR (QLD)
Foodland Representative:
- Currently taking nominations
For more information about our committee members, visit the About Us page.
- Grocery Policy Positions
The Grocery & Supermarkets Australia Committee has recently been established and will convene for its first meeting in October 2025. Policy positions will be developed collaboratively by committee members and published here once endorsed.
This section will be updated as the committee identifies priority issues and areas of focus for the independent grocery sector.
- Grocery Resources
A number of resources are currently available to support independent grocery retailers. These are being reviewed and refined with input from the newly formed Grocery Committee.
As new materials are developed, this section will be updated to provide practical tools tailored to the needs of the grocery sector.
In the meantime, you can view the tools and resources currently available to all MGA members by visiting our Resources page.
- Grocery Industry Training
We have partnered with William Angliss Institute to offer practical, industry-relevant training tailored to independent grocery retailers.
Courses currently available include:
- Food Safety Supervisor
- Food Handlers
- Tobacco Compliance
- First Aid
MGA members receive a 10% discount on all courses.
For more details or to enrol, visit our Training page.
Want to Get Involved?
Whether you need support, want to join Master Grocers Australia as a member or corporate partner, or are interested in being part of our Advisory Committee, we’d love to hear from you.
Email us at admin@mgaiba.org.au
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