AACS supports penalty rate amendments to promote jobs

With Independent Senator Nick Xenophon proposing to amend workplace laws covering double time weekend wages, a situation he says is crippling small businesses, the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has offered its support to the amendments to maintain the viability of its members’ businesses and, ultimately, create and sustain opportunities for employees in the sector. Read the Full Article

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The AACS Gala and Awards Dinner 2012

NOW FULLY BOOKED – thank you for your support! Wednesday 22nd August 2012 – a date not to be missed. The annual AACS Gala and Awards dinner will be held at the magnificent Park Hyatt hotel in Melbourne this year. This event will also incorporate announcing the winners of the Peter Jowett Industry Award. Also, for the vey first time AACS is pleased to present a Supplier Expo prior to the Gala Dinner. This action packed day will commence at midday with the opening of our Supplier Expo. A select number of suppliers will be showing their products and services so we encourage you to arrive early and to meet with the exhibitors. Light snacks and beverages will be served at that time in the Expo area. At 2:00pm sharp we will commence with the judging of the Peter Jowett industry Award finalists – 3 retail finalists and 3 supplier…

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AACS call for a broader perspective on health

August 2, 2012 As the Health Minister’s plain packaging briefing bandwagon rolls through New York, attracting divided opinion along the way, the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has renewed calls for the health of retailers and small businesses to be considered by Government in its attempt to introduce improved community health outcomes. Download the Full Article

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AACS Talking Point

Jeff Rogut Executive Director AACS The former federal health Minister, Nicola Roxon made the following observation over the past weekend: Plain packs won’t hit ciggie sales soon 12:41 AEST Sun Aug 5 2012 Channel 9 Plain packaging isn’t going to see cigarette sales drop off any time soon, former federal health minister Nicola Roxon says. In fact, forward estimates in the budget predict that, if anything, sales will increase over the next few years. But the plain packaging war is a long game, Attorney-General Roxon says. “We’ve been very clear – we haven’t made any estimates about the level of reduction that will flow from plain packaging,” she told Sky News on Sunday. “We think this change will have a long-term impact, particularly in putting off new smokers and young smokers. “It might make them think again, but the truth is it’s about not reaching out and making it glamorous…

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