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MEDIA RELEASE | Customer violence: Victoria has the biggest problem so why is the government dragging the chain?

“How much longer are law abiding shoppers and frontline retail workers in Victoria going to have to wait to get the protection they need from the tsunami of customer violence and abuse?” says Michael Donovan, Victorian Secretary, the SDA the union for retail, fast food, warehouse and online retail workers.

What retail workers told us about housing: key survey insights

Thank you to all SDA Union members who took part in our recent SDA Member Survey about housing. The responses have helped to provide a powerful picture of the housing challenges many of you are facing and what needs to change. Over 2,000 SDA members completed the survey. Here are some of the key findings:

MEDIA RELEASE | Adult age = Adult wage – Fair Work Commission hearing starts

The retail workers union, the SDA, is campaigning for workers aged 18 and over in retail, fast food and pharmacies to be paid adult wages.

Media Statement 22/10/25: Local Government Association of Queensland Conference- Trading Hours

The SDA is disappointed that the Local Government Association of Queensland is considering proposing changes to trading hours without consulting retail workers.

SDA ACCIDENT INSURANCE SCHEME: NOW WITH EVEN GREATER PROTECTION!

The SDA’s free Accident Insurance Scheme has been significantly improved to offer even stronger support and greater peace of mind for financial members.

SDA Supports the Pink Ribbon Appeal

The SDA is proud to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Appeal during Breast Cancer Awareness month, October.

Why Workplace Protection Orders Are Needed for Retail and Fast Food Workers

For many years, the SDA Queensland Branch has been calling on the Queensland Government to introduce a system for Workplace Protection Orders (WPOs).

Trading hours in Queensland

For many years, the SDA Queensland Branch has fought against the push for complete deregulation of trading hours, similar to Victoria and NSW, where most retailers can trade 24/7 except on Christmas Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day.

SDA Launches Under Pressure Campaign

Retail work is getting harder - and it’s taking a toll.

MEDIA RELEASE | A good start, but not enough – SDA on Victorian government proposed action on customer violence

The retail workers union, the SDA, welcomes the Victorian government's commitment to increase penalties and to criminalise attacks on frontline retail and fast-food workers as a first step to address customer aggression and violence.

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