WORKPLACE PROTECTION ORDERS ARE THE RIGHT CALL — BUT VICTORIAN RETAIL WORKERS CAN’T WAIT UNTIL JULY 2027
The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s Workplace Protection Order (WPO) legislation introduced into Parliament…
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INNOCENT VICTORIAN BUSINESSES PAY PRICE AS ALLAN GOVERNMENT DRAGS FEET ON ILLICIT TOBACCO
The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) is calling on the Victorian Government to immediately fast-track tobacco shop closure powers…
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ONE NATION SAYS WHAT EVERYONE IS THINKING ABOUT TOBACCO EXCISE
One Nation says what everyone is thinking about tobacco excise. The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has welcomed One…
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CONVENIENCE RETAILERS WARN WAGE DECISION WILL WORSEN COST OF LIVING CRISIS
The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) says the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase minimum and award wages by…
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BOWSER BEAN REACHES A REMARKABLE FUNDRAISING MILESTONE
We are excited to share that early this year, Bowser Bean has reached a remarkable fundraising milestone of $1 million…
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WASTEWATER DATA EXPOSES NICOTINE SURGE AS ALBANESE LOSES CONTROL OF BLACK MARKET
The latest national wastewater data has confirmed a troubling reality – nicotine consumption in Australia is rising, even as the…
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ACCREDITED DISTRIBUTORS 50 YEARS IN BUSINESS APRIL 2026
The business started with the Booth’s family grocery store in Dandenong. Discovering a gap to call on retailers offering a…
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UCB ELEVATES WITH ITS 2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
The UCB Stores (United Convenience Buyers) Australia Stores Australia Conference 2026 didn’t just kick off on the Gold Coast—it launched.…
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APCO SERVICE STATIONS HOSTS SUCCESSFUL TRADESHOW & 2025 GALA EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Bringing together retailers, suppliers and head office team members, the event remains the largest on the APCO calendar and a…
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COMMISSIONER’S REPORT CONFIRMS $12 BILLION ILLICIT TOBACCO CRISIS – EXCISE REFORM NOW UNAVOIDABLE
The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has welcomed the Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarette Commissioner’s 2024–25 report, that delivers a…
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AACS WELCOMES VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT’S PROPOSED ADULT TIME FOR ADULT CRIME LAWS
The AACS has welcomed proposed sweeping law reforms that will see all children aged 14 and above tried in adult…
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THE 2025 AACS INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR EXPERIENCES THE USA
The 2025 AACS International Study Tour took attendees across the USA – from New York to Des Moines and Chicago…
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