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03/12/25
MEDIA RELEASE | Chemist Warehouse ordered to negotiate with workers across South Australia
In an Australian first for the retail and pharmacy industries, the SDA – South Australia's largest union – has won a case at the Fair Work Commission to force Chemist Warehouse across South Australia to negotiate an enterprise agreement that lifts wages and conditions.
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National
02/12/25
SDA Welcomes Retail Barring Orders in Western Australia
“Our members have been hurt, threatened and traumatised for far too long. Retail barring orders are practical, powerful and necessary. They send a clear message: violence is not part of the job.”
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Western Australia
02/12/25
Delegate Spotlight – November 2025
Meet our SDA Newcastle & Northern Delegate Spotlight September 2025.
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Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Valley
01/12/25
Adult Age = Adult Age Competition Winner – Week 5
Congratulations Hayley, our week five branch winner in the Adult Age = Adult Age competition.
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Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Valley
25/11/25
Major Victory for Retail Workers as WPO Legislation passes Parliament
This is a major breakthrough for retail workers’ safety.
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SA, NT & Broken Hill
25/11/25
Same Job = Same Pay applications lodged at three major warehouses
It doesn’t make sense. If you’re doing the same job, why should you be paid any less? 
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SA, NT & Broken Hill
21/11/25
Adult Age = Adult Age Competition Winner – Week 4
Congratulations Maggie, our week four branch winner in the Adult Age = Adult Age competition.
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Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Valley
19/11/25
MEDIA RELEASE | Supporting Stronger WHS Protections for Digital Work Systems
The SDA strongly welcomes the NSW Government’s new amendments to Workplace Health & Safety laws, which make it clear that all work systems—including digital platforms, AI, automation, and algorithm-driven scheduling—must be implemented in ways that assist workers, not harm them.
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National
19/11/25
What are the public holidays over Christmas in 2025?
Christmas holiday season is the most important time of the year to spend time with your loved ones, but it's also the busiest time for retail workers. The SDA Union protects your right to enjoy public holidays because we believe retail workers deserve time off too. We pushed for voluntary work on public holidays and fight for strong penalty rates for those who do work unsociable hours and keep Australia running during December and January.
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National
17/11/25
Adult Age = Adult Age Competition Winner – Week 3
Congratulations Sienna, our week three branch winner in the Adult Age = Adult Age competition.
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Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Valley