Through those affiliations NIRA speaks on Federal issues are something in excess of 15,000 independent retailers.
Over the years NIRA has been active in lobbying Government in areas of Trade Practices law; Tax law and was deeply involved in the educational processes at the introduction of GST and more recently in the promotion of various small business traineeships.
NIRA holds four meetings a year; three of which are in Canberra and one is a national conference which rotates around the states.
All meetings are used to develop policies to protect and advance the interests of small retailers in areas such as:-
Review of the Franchise Code; implementation of WorkChoices; improvements to the Business Migration program; clarifying the definition of independent contractors; merger laws; abuse of market power and unconscionable conduct under the Trade Practices Act and there is a general exchange of information particularly relating to member services offered by State affiliates.
NIRA works closely with the Council of Small Business Organisation of Australia.
NIRA is an incorporated association administered from offices in Mt Waverley, Victoria.
Inc. No. AOO36928E Reg. in Victoria ABN 73 545 959 026
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