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Building and construction industry leads rising optimism about prospects for the Victorian economy

VICTORIA's building and construction industry is the most optimistic of surveyed sectors about prospects for the Victorian economy in the year ahead, according to the latest VECCI - Bank of Melbourne survey of business trends and prospects.

The state-wide survey of more than 400 businesses across seven major industry sectors found that 38 per cent of Victorian building and construction businesses expect an improvement in the state’s economic conditions in 2014, the highest of all surveyed sectors.

This optimism was also reflected in their views on the national economy, with 42 per cent of building and construction respondents expecting the Australian economy to strengthen over the next 12 months.

In the June quarter, the building and construction sector reported a visible improvement in trading conditions, with sales, selling prices, general business conditions and exports all strengthening. However, the sector also reported wages growth and increases in other labour costs, which are expected to continue in the September quarter.

The optimistic outlook and performance of the building and construction sector appears to reflect a positive reaction to major infrastructure announcements in the recent state and federal budgets, along with the gathering momentum in housing construction that has characterised the first half of 2014.

“Meeting Victoria’s infrastructure needs and supporting a competitive building and construction industry is vital to driving new jobs growth," says VECCI Chief Executive Mark Stone.

“The challenge for policy makers is to accelerate industry activity with further measures that spur new investment and employment. Key priorities must be to lower business taxes, cut red tape, improve industry skills and leverage new export opportunities.”

Bank of Melbourne Chief Executive Scott Tanner says there is a need to prioritise the infrastructure that will support Victoria’s growing population and maintain the state’s reputation as a great place to live and work.

“As our population grows, there’s an urgent need to get the critical projects right to maintain our liveability, lift our productivity and improve competitiveness,” he says.

"That means getting the infrastructure we’ve already got to work harder for us, and being smart about building for the future.”

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VECCI & Bank of Melbourne partnership 
VECCI is pleased to partner with Bank of Melbourne. The bank supports VECCI’s quarterly Survey of Business Trends and Prospects, Business Leaders event series and Women in Business event series. The partnership builds on both VECCI’s and the Bank of Melbourne’s mutual goals in supporting businesses in Victoria.

Background – About VECCI
The Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) is the peak body for employers in Victoria, informing and servicing more than 15,000 members, customers and clients around the state.
www.vecci.org.au

Background – About Bank of Melbourne
Bank of Melbourne is helping build a better Victoria. Since launching in July 2011, the bank has tripled its workforce, opened 89 branches and become more involved in the local community. The bank partners with Victorian organisations and events including the MCG and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and supports industry with initiatives including Agenda Victoria. As a full-service bank, its team of lenders, account executives and industry specialists are supporting Victorian businesses, both large and small.

www.bankofmelbourne.com.au

 

Interface Councils' report reinforces importance of increased infrastructure funding

VECCI Chief Executive Mark Stone has welcomed this week’s release of the Interface Councils’ Fairer Funding Report.

Mr Stone said Victoria’s 10 municipalities that lie at the interface of metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria are under increasing pressure to accommodate the state’s rapid population expansion.

"The Interface Councils’ research shows the municipalities have absorbed 50 per cent of the state’s growth in the past five years," Mr Stone said.

"This growth is expected to continue, with current forecasts predicting that 1.7 million people will reside in interface communities by 2031.

"The significant role these communities play in local economic development, trade, business investment and employment means adequate infrastructure funding must be a priority for government at all levels.

"It is estimated that the 10 municipalities will require more than $10 billion in new or upgraded infrastructure and services over the next 15 years.

"This is why VECCI’s Taking Care of Business state election agenda supports the establishment of an Interface Councils Growth Fund that will support the progressive funding of the Councils’ priority projects."

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The Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) is the peak body for employers in Victoria, informing and servicing more than 15,000 members, customers and clients around the state.

vecci.org.au

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Survey shows rising business confidence in Victoria's economic prospects

VICTORIAN business has reported increased optimism about prospects for the state economy in the year ahead, despite the current challenging trading conditions, according to the latest VECCI - Bank of Melbourne survey of business trends and prospects released today.

Almost 25 per cent of respondents expect stronger state economic conditions during the next 12 months; an increase from 20 per cent in the previous quarter.

The state-wide survey based on over 400 respondents measured actual business performance over the recent June quarter and business sentiment regarding prospects for the state and national economies over the next 12 months.

The survey, taken after the state and federal budgets were released, shows business has responded well to budgetary measures that will improve both the state and national infrastructure base and lower business costs.

“The improved sentiment in respect to Victoria’s near term economic prospects follows the state budget’s strong infrastructure focus and announced cut in the payroll tax rate to 4.85 per cent," says VECCI Chief Executive Mark Stone.

“The challenge for policy makers is to build on this momentum with further measures that convert the improvement in business sentiment into new investment and employment.

“Key priorities must be to lower business taxes and cut red tape, continue to invest in job creating infrastructure, improve industry skills and get more Victorian businesses into exporting.”

Despite a lift in business confidence, the survey found actual trading conditions for the past three months remained difficult for many businesses. Respondents reported declines across a number of key indicators including employment, exports, profitability and building and structures investment.

“Having regard for recent labour force statistics showing growing unemployment and the latest survey results, it is clear more needs to be done to tackle obstacles to job creation,” said Mr Stone.

“The mixed conditions reported by industry signal that the Victorian economy continues its transition,” said Bank of Melbourne Chief Executive Scott Tanner.

“The lift in business optimism following the State Budget is heartening and if the programs articulated in the budget are delivered this should translate to stronger economic activity.”

VECCI & Bank of Melbourne partnership 

VECCI is pleased to partner with Bank of Melbourne. The bank supports VECCI’s quarterly Survey of Business Trends and Prospects, Business Leaders event series and Women in Business event series. The partnership builds on both VECCI’s and the Bank of Melbourne’s mutual goals in supporting businesses in Victoria.

Background – About VECCI

The Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) is the peak body for employers in Victoria, informing and servicing more than 15,000 members, customers and clients around the state.
www.vecci.org.au

Background – About Bank of Melbourne
Bank of Melbourne is helping build a better Victoria. Since launching in July 2011, the bank has tripled its workforce, opened 89 branches and become more involved in the local community. The bank partners with Victorian organisations and events including the MCG and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and supports industry with initiatives including Agenda Victoria. As a full-service bank, its team of lenders, account executives and industry specialists are supporting Victorian businesses, both large and small.

www.bankofmelbourne.com.au

 

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Who will drive the future of business - experience or youth? National Small Business Summit to uncover the truth about Gen-Y and Baby Boomers

WHO is leading the way when it comes to business innovation and growth in Australia? Many would be led to believe it’s tech-savvy, Gen-Y with all their mobile apps, while others suggest it’s the Baby Boomer generation, driven by the need to fund their retirement.

Robert Gerrish, Founder of Flying Solo; an online solo and micro business community, and Michael McQueen, social researcher, author and international speaker are set to reveal the real role that both generations actually play in business today at the National Small Business Summit (NSBS) in Melbourne on 7 -8 August.

Robert Gerrish will deliver his presentation, titled: Productivity in Baby Boomers, aiming to debunk the perceptions of today's start-up entrepreneurs and change views of the worn out, Aussie-battler who works night and day from the third bedroom.

“Today’s small business entrepreneurs are not all mac book wielding, bearded, single-speed cyclists! My presentation is filled with tales of nudity and mischief, giving a new perspective on today's over 50s as well as a fresh new way to measure productivity,” Mr Gerrish said.

Meanwhile, Michael McQueen’s keynote presentation will explore the lies that we have been told about Gen Y and some of the key challenges that the older generation face in communicating with, leading and working with today’s youth.

“Summit attendees will leave my presentation with powerful insights into what’s really shaping Gen Y, along with practical strategies for engaging, motivating and equipping them in meaningful ways,” Mr McQueen commented.

The 12th annual NSBS hosted by the Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA) provides a platform for small business representatives, senior politicians, bureaucrats and big business representatives to exchange ideas, opinions and experiences aimed to drive change and build productivity across the small business sector.

This year, the Summit has attracted yet another great line-up of high-profile speakers and attendees, also including Yasmin King, CEO of Service Skills Australia, Dr Cassandra Goldie, CEO of Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) and David Bates, Managing Director of Workforce Guardian.

While COSBOA is focussed on key issues such as workplace relations; the collection of superannuation; contract law and competition policies, these exciting and passionate speakers provide specialist insights and information covering a diverse and comprehensive range of small business subjects.  

About the speakers:

Robert Gerrish is the founder of Flying Solo, an online solo and micro business community, boasting a membership of over 65,000 Australian businesses. Each day their site, online forums and social networks welcome over 5,000 visitors, and around the country Flying Solo meet-up groups gather to share ideas and strategies.

Robert is a business commentator and author of bestselling book, Flying Solo: How to go it alone in business. Flying Solo’s biannual audience survey explores trends, challenges and activities of the Australian micro business sector. Flying Solo works closely with State and Federal Government in support of their small business activities and programs.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertgerrish 

Michael McQueen is a leading specialist in demographic shifts, change management and future trends. In 2004 Michael founded a consultancy specializing in demographic shifts and social trends called The Nexgen Group.

A social researcher and bestselling author, Michael’s first book The ‘New’ Rules of Engagement was the culmination of a 3-year study of the key drivers of youth culture around the world, with an emphasis on the values and attitudes of Generation Y.

Michael’s latest book Winning the Battle for Relevance explores why even the greatest businesses and institutions become obsolete and how others can avoid their fate.

As a speaker, Michael has shared the stage with some of the biggest names including Bill Gates, Whoopi Goldberg and Larry King.


http://michaelmcqueen.net/about/profile.html

About COSBOA & the National Small Business Summit:

 

  1. The Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA) was founded in 1979 and was incorporated in 1985.
  2. COSBOA is Australia’s peak body exclusively representing the interests of small businesses.
  3. The 2014 National Small Business Summit will be held at the Crown Conference Centre Melbourne on August 7th and 8th.
  4. The National Small Business Summit provides the small business sector with the opportunity to discuss and identify relevant issues, promote innovation and generate ideas to stimulate growth within the industry.
  5. For more information about the summit visit: www.nationalsmallbusinesssummit.com.au
  6. For more information on COSBOA visit: http://www.cosboa.org.au/
  7. Interviews with Peter Strong, Chief Executive are available upon request.
  8. COSBOA is a long-time advocate of small business on issues from taxation and workplace relations, through to competition law and retail tenancy.
  9. The goals of COSBOA are to promote and support the development of small businesses in Australia and the council recognises that it is a national imperative for Australia that the needs of small business are on the national policy agenda.
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Retailers welcome official switch from signature to PIN

 

PEAK retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association is confident the official change from signature to PIN for all scheme debit and credit card purchases will allow retailers to get on with the important job of doing business.

ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman said retailers will begin to see less fraud following the change to PIN-only purchases being made official today.

“Retailers are relieved to know that PIN is now officially the main form of card payment authorisation in Australia.

“The move to PIN is an important step to maintain a high level of integrity and security within Australia's card payment system.

“Not only is the move to PIN about strengthening payment security across Australia, this initiative will also help protect consumers and retailers alike from fraudsters. PIN is much more secure than signature - there is only a one in ten thousand chance of someone guessing your PIN.

“The real change for expanding PIN usage will be a behavioural one. Habits at point of sale will require some adjustment and consideration; however, it is a move that will help safeguard against fraud, making cards even safer to use.

“Consumers have been warned they risk being stranded at the checkout today if they have failed to memorise their credit and debit card PIN numbers or have not yet organised a PIN altogether. These consumers should contact their bank or card issuer immediately.

“Today’s official change-over marks the start of a three-month process to update 800,000 merchant payment terminals nationwide, rendering the signature obsolete.

“The ARA will be monitoring the success of this initiative very closely and we encourage all cardholders to embrace this change and enjoy the benefits of Australia’s highly secure card payment system,” Mr Zimmerman said.

Since 1903, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has been the peak industry body representing Australia’s $265 billion retail sector, which employs over 1.2 million people. The ARA ensures retail success by informing, protecting, advocating, educating and saving money for its 5,000 independent and national retail members throughout Australia.

Visit www.retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041.

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Retailers left wondering - at an opportune time to support stronger retail sales, why another rate stay?

PEAK retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to keep the cash rate on hold at 2.5 percent does little to support the current upswing in retail sales.

ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman said that despite an uplift in the previous months retail sales figures, consumer confidence remains extremely fragile.

“Lowering interest rates today would have been a supportive step in the right direction for the retail sector but unfortunately this wasn’t the reality.

“Given the government still needs to pull money out of the economy to balance the budget, retailers believe the RBA will need to continue to support the economy via low interest rates for some time.

“We’re also aware that Australians are struggling to save at present. According to the latest Banking Day Report, only 46 percent of households said they were able to save each month – down from 49 percent in December and the lowest level since ME Bank started the survey in 2011.

“Although the retail sector finished the 2013-14 financial year on a relatively strong note, (recovering somewhat in June from the post-Federal Budget downturn), the reality is that this activity will be short lived.

“Consumer confidence often shows a dip in sales between August and October and it is now imperative that the Federal Government do all that it can to ensure that retail trade does not suffer as we gear up toward the spring/summer racing season and also the Christmas trading period.

“The ARA urges the RBA to lower interest rates at their next meeting in September in order to aid retail growth, especially for the SME sector,” Mr Zimmerman said.

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Since 1903, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has been the peak industry body representing Australia’s $265 billion retail sector, which employs over 1.2 million people. The ARA ensures retail success by informing, protecting, advocating, educating and saving money for its 5,000 independent and national retail members throughout Australia.

Visit www.retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041.

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ARA: Get ready for tomorrow - no PIN, no pay

 

PEAK retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association together with the Industry Security Initiative is encouraging cardholders to be prepared for ‘no PIN, no pay’ tomorrow - when PIN officially becomes the main form of card payment authorisation in Australia.

ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman said consumers have been warned they risk being stranded at the checkout when signatures for scheme debit and credit cards are replaced by PIN as of this Friday, 1 August 2014.

“Cardholders need to memorise their credit and debit card PIN numbers before they head out for lunch or try to purchase any goods this weekend. The ARA is urging all cardholders without a PIN to contact their bank or card issuer immediately.

“Retailers have been busy preparing for 1 August, when over the next three months, 800,000 merchant payment terminals nationwide will begin to undergo a software update, rendering the signature obsolete.

 “The move to PIN is an important step to maintain a high level of integrity and security within Australia's card payment system.

“Not only is the move to PIN about strengthening payment security across Australia, this initiative will also help protect consumers and retailers alike from fraudsters. PIN is much more secure than signature - there is only a one in ten thousand chance of someone guessing your PIN.

“This industry-wide change will save retailers both time and money, allowing them to get on with the important job of doing business,” Mr Zimmerman said.

Since 1903, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has been the peak industry body representing Australia’s $265 billion retail sector, which employs over 1.2 million people. The ARA ensures retail success by informing, protecting, advocating, educating and saving money for its 5,000 independent and national retail members throughout Australia.

Visit www.retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041.

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ABS June 2014 retail trade figures – change of season and mid-year sales provide retailers will short term relief

 PEAK retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the seasonally adjusted rise (0.6 percent increase) in monthly retail trade figures (month-on-month) reported today by the ABS followed a -0.5 percent fall in April 2014.

Year on year retail growth also rose 5.5 percent in June 2014, seasonally adjusted, compared to June 2013.

ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman said that after an unseasonably warm autumn and post-Federal Budget drop in consumer confidence, retailers breathed a sigh of relief in June as the winter chill slowly started to settle in.

“Although retailers reported sales to be patchy, consumers finally started to stock up on their winter wardrobes and household items. Clothing, footwear and personal accessory retailing experienced an increase during June (1.4% increase) and household goods retailing also got boost from the change of season (1.7%).

“This increased activity also coincided with the launch of the mid-year stocktake sales period, with many retailers launching major sales mid-June.

“According to the Australian Retail Index (delivered by BDO and Retail Express), the retail sector finished the 2013-14 financial year on a relatively strong note, recovering somewhat in June from the post-Federal Budget downturn. The Index warned, however, that retailers should expect activity to be short lived over the remaining cooler months with historic consumer confidence showing a dip in sales between August and October.

“Overall, turnover rose in New South Wales (0.9%), Victoria (0.6%), Western Australia (1.1%), South Australia (0.5%), Tasmania (1.3%) and the Northern Territory (0.3%). Queensland was relatively unchanged (0.0%). There was a fall in the Australian Capital Territory (-0.5%).

“The Federal Government must now do all that it can to ensure that retail trade does not suffer as we gear up toward the spring/summer racing season and also the Christmas trading period.

“On this note, the ARA also strongly urges the RBA to cut interest rates when they meet tomorrow,” Mr Zimmerman said. 

MONTHLY RETAIL GROWTH (May 2014 – June 2014 seasonally adjusted)

Household goods retailing (1.7%), Clothing, footwear and personal accessory retailing (1.4%), Other retailing (0.9%), Food retailing (0.5%), Department stores (-0.5%) and Cafes, restaurants and takeaway food services (-0.6%). Total sales (0.6%). 

Tasmania (1.3), Western Australia (1.1%), New South Wales (0.9%), Victoria (0.6%), South Australia (0.5%), Northern Territory (0.3%), Queensland (0.0%) and Australian Capital Territory (-0.5%). Total sales (0.6%).

YEAR-ON-YEAR RETAIL GROWTH (June  2013 – June 2014 seasonally adjusted)

Cafes, restaurants and takeaway food services (9.6%), Household goods retailing (7.3%), Food retailing (5.7%), Other retailing (4.2%) Clothing, footwear and personal accessory retailing (3.5%) and Department stores (-3.2%). Total sales (5.5%).

Tasmania (10.6%), New South Wales (8.7%), Northern Territory (7.7%), Victoria (6.1%), Queensland (3.3%), South Australia (2.7%), Western Australia (1.6%) and Australian Capital Territory (-2.2%). Total sales (5.5%).

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Since 1903, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has been the peak industry body representing Australia’s $265 billion retail sector, which employs over 1.2 million people. The ARA ensures retail success by informing, protecting, advocating, educating and saving money for its 5,000 independent and national retail members throughout Australia.

Visit www.retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041.

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Harper and Hewson to address the challenges facing small business at Summit

PROFESSOR Ian Harper, chair of the Abbott Government’s Competition Policy Review and Dr John Hewson AM, former Liberal Party and federal opposition leader, will speak about the challenges facing small business, and discuss plans for the future with reference to the recent B20 summit and the government’s Competition Policy Review at next week’s National Small Business Summit (NSBS) in Melbourne 7-8 August.

The goal of the Competition Policy Review is to consider the state of competition in the Australian economy and how institutional frameworks and policy principles can be designed to strengthen the competitive process.

Professor Ian Harper will share an in-depth progress report of the Review.

“Small business issues have been the second most commonly raised topics in submissions to date.

“At the Summit, I will elaborate on major concerns submitted by the small business community such as market concentration, competitive neutrality issues and concerns about government, particularly in local government, having unfair advantages. I will also discuss the Review’s timetable, disclosing key opportunities for small business to continue their contribution to the Review,” said Professor Harper.

Meanwhile, Dr John Hewson will focus on the challenges facing small business in this uncertain world – both internationally and domestically, referencing the long awaited government’s tax reform white paper.

The 12th annual NSBS, hosted by the Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA), provides a platform for small business representatives, senior politicians, bureaucrats and big business representatives to exchange ideas, opinions and experiences aimed to drive change and build productivity across the small business sector.

This year, the Summit has attracted yet another great line-up of high-profile speakers and attendees, also including Senator Bridget McKenzie; Ged Kearney, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions; Tim Reed, CEO of MYOB; Brent Thomas, VP of Public Policy and Corporate Affairs – Australasia MasterCard Worldwide and Natalie James, Fair Work Ombudsman.

While COSBOA is focussed on key issues such as workplace relations; the collection of superannuation; contract law and competition policies, these exciting and passionate speakers provide specialist insights and information covering a diverse and comprehensive range of small business subjects.

For more information or to register for the 2014 NSBS visit:

www.nationalsmallbusinesssummit.com.au

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Minister delivers double dividend for North Queensland

 

THE Queensland Government has set the stage today for development of a multi-billion dollar, world-class uranium mining industry in North Queensland. 

Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Michael Roche said Mines Minister Andrew Cripps’ release of a strictly regulated framework for the resumption of uranium mining would support economic and jobs growth into the future. 

‘Essentially the state government has invited prospective uranium developers to make their case,’ Mr Roche said. 

‘The framework released today is the product of two years of meticulous review and provides a solid framework for assessing and regulating uranium mining.’

Estimates value current known uranium resources in Queensland at $18 billion.

A potential bonus from the framework’s development is a new lease of life for Queensland’s last uranium producing mine, Mary Kathleen (near Cloncurry). 

‘The Geological Survey of Queensland has appraisal studies at Mary Kathleen confirming its potential as a source of rare earths, which are critical to the development of digital and low emission power technologies,’ Mr Roche said. 

‘The new data will be closely scrutinised by investors as companies develop tenders to win the right to develop Mary Kathleen’s potential.’

Mr Roche said despite the good news for North and North West Queensland in terms of jobs, economic growth and government royalty revenues, he expected an hysterical backlash to the announcement from anti-industry activists.

‘Despite the years of work that have gone into developing a Queensland framework reflecting the experience of South Australia, West Australia and the Northern Territory, activists will claim that the nuclear power industry is shrinking and unsafe,’ Mr Roche said.

‘Yet the International Energy Agency has forecast electricity demand to grow by more than two-thirds from 2011-2035 with nuclear energy making up 12 percent of the mix (link below).

‘Contrary to activist propaganda, the state government and industry have worked together with other major stakeholders to deliver world’s best environmental protection and safety standards.’

On the transport and export of uranium, QRC supports the recommendation of the independent (Queensland) Uranium Mining Implementation Committee: ‘Uranium oxide mined in Queensland is to be exported via existing ports and shipping lanes for the export of uranium oxide. Queensland ports should be encouraged to seek additional business from the activity uranium mining will present in terms of materials supplied for construction, maintenance and mining operations. If a future request is made to export uranium oxide from a Queensland port, this request should be assessed by the Coordinator-General and the existing regulation for the transport.’ 

www.qrc.org.au

 

 

PIN set to become the primary method of card verification in Australia THIS FRIDAY

 

PEAK retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association together with the Industry Security Initiative is encouraging cardholders to make any last minute preparations before PIN officially becomes the main form of card payment authorisation in Australia as of this Friday, 1 August 2014.

ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman said consumers have been warned they risk being ‘stranded at the checkout’ when signatures for scheme debit and credit cards are replaced by PIN as of this Friday.

“Retailers have been busy preparing for August 1, when over the next three months, 800,000 merchant payment terminals nationwide will undergo a software update, rendering the signature obsolete.

“The ARA is urging all cardholders without a PIN to contact their issuer immediately. Not only is the move to PIN about strengthening payment security across Australia, this initiative will also help protect consumers and retailers alike from fraudsters. PIN is much more secure than signature - there is only a one in ten thousand chance of someone guessing your PIN.

“For retailers who are concerned about the old method of taking the credit card receipt to the customers, there are now mobile terminals that retailers can get from their bank which can be taken directly to the customer. For restaurants and cafes this means tips can be put into the terminal as either a percentage of the sale or as a fixed amount.

“We look forward to this industry-wide change that will save retailers both time and money, allowing them to get on with the important job of doing business,” Mr Zimmerman said.

Since 1903, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has been the peak industry body representing Australia’s $265 billion retail sector, which employs over 1.2 million people. The ARA ensures retail success by informing, protecting, advocating, educating and saving money for its 5,000 independent and national retail members throughout Australia.

Visit www.retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041

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