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In this report, we examine retail workers’ experiences and perceptions of gendered disrespect and inequality. The findings summarised here are based on data collected in interviews with 30 senior industry leaders and stakeholders, including representatives from industry associations and unions, senior managers of major retail employers, retail consultants and other industry experts. It also draws upon the findings of a survey (n = 1,160) of Australian retail, fast food, and warehouse workers.

Review into the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) Prepared by the Retail Supply Chain Alliance for the Modern Slavery Act Review Secretariat, Attorney General’s Department 30 November 2022

Submission on the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 (the Bill).

SDA Submission to Productivity Commision regarding Work & Care Inquiry

SDA Submission to Senate regarding Carers Leave Inquiry

SDA Submission for Annual Wage Review 2021-22

Australian workplaces are changing at an unprecedented pace. The combined forces of technological transformation, liberalised global trade and the COVID-19 economic shock have created a storm of disruption that has, among many changes, seen automation replace many workplace functions – improving productivity, but sometimes leaving workers behind.

SDA Submission to the Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012

This report offers insights into the challenges faced by retail, fast- food, and distribution workers during the pandemic and recent lockdowns. In focus is the impact on job security and worker-customer relations during the pandemic.

This report provides information about the work, family and care arrangements of employees in Australia’s retail, fast food and warehousing industries. Through the pandemic, these workers have been recognised for their essential contributions in maintaining safe access to food and other necessities for the community. Yet this recognition is not reflected in their employment conditions and supports; they remain low paid and lack access to the flexibility arrangements which assist workers in other industries to provide care to children and adults, and to manage work and family commitments.