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The SDA regularly makes submissions to national inquiries, government regulators, and parliamentary committees to ensure better working conditions for SDA members.

We also commission important research and reports about what’s important to our members and how any changes to their pay and conditions may impact them. SDA members also have access to important resources about a range of issues.

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July 24, 2024SDA Submission to the Review of the Paid Family and Domestic Violence LeaveSDA Submission to the Review of the Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
June 7, 2024'Just another day in retail': Understanding and addressing workplace sexual harassment in the retail industryJust another day in retail: Understanding and addressing workplace sexual harassment in the Australian retail industry
May 15, 2024SDA Submission to the Apprenticeship Incentive System ReviewSDA Submission to the Apprenticeship Incentive System Review
May 6, 2024SDA Submission to Senate on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) InquirySDA Submission to Senate on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inquiry
April 18, 2024SDA Submission to Treasury regarding Annual Superannuation Performance Test ConsultationSDA Submission to Treasury regarding Annual Superannuation Performance Test Consultation
March 28, 2024SDA Submission for Annual Wage Review 2023-24SDA Submission for Annual Wage Review 2023-24
March 26, 2024SDA Submission to Senate for Modern Awards Review - Work and Care In ReplySDA Submission to Senate for Modern Awards Review - Work and Care In Reply
March 15, 2024SDA Submission to the Senate Inquiry regarding Menopause and PerimenopauseSDA Submission to the Senate Inquiry regarding Menopause and Perimenopause
March 13, 2024SDA Submission to Senate regarding Supermarket Prices - Technology and AutomationSDA Submission to Senate regarding Supermarket Prices - Technology and Automation
March 12, 2024SDA Submission for Modern Awards Review - Work and CareSDA Submission for Modern Awards Review - Work and Care
February 11, 2024SDA Submission to Senate regarding Objective of Super BillSDA Submission to Senate regarding Objective of Super Bill
January 9, 2024SDA Submission to Senate regarding Respect at Work Costs Protections BillSDA Submission to Senate regarding Respect at Work Costs Protections Bill
December 15, 2023SDA Submission to the Commonwealth Government Covid-19 Response InquirySDA Submission to the Commonwealth Government Covid-19 Response Inquiry
December 15, 2023SDA Submission to the Community Affairs Legislation on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) BillSDA Submission to the Community Affairs Legislation on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill
November 1, 2023SDA No One Deserves a Serve Survey Report 2023SDA No One Deserves a Serve Survey Report 2023
September 1, 2023McKell Institute Data Briefing Into Retail Violence & Abuse in TasmaniaMcKell Institute Data Briefing Into Retail Violence & Abuse in Tasmania
May 19, 2023SDA Submission to Productivity Commision regarding Early Childhood Education and CareSDA Submission to Treasury on Legislating the Objective of Superannuation
May 19, 2023SDA Submission to the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and CareSDA Submission to the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care
March 30, 2023SDA Submission to Treasury on Legislating the Objective of SuperannuationSDA Submission to Treasury on Legislating the Objective of Superannuation
March 11, 2023SDA Submission to Treasury regarding Pay Day SuperSDA Submission to Treasury regarding Pay Day Super
March 3, 2023Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill (Letter)Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill (Letter)
March 1, 2023SDA Submission for the Perceptions and Status of Vocational Education and Training Inquiry (Letter)Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill (Letter)
January 23, 2023SDA Submission To Senate regarding Paid Parental Leave (Improvements for families and gender equality Bill)SDA Submission To Senate regarding Paid Parental Leave (Improvements for families and gender equality Bill)
January 10, 2023SDA Submission to Treasury regarding Housing Legislative Package Exposure DraftsSDA Submission to Treasury regarding Housing Legislative Package Exposure Drafts
December 1, 2022USyd & ANU research of 'Technology and Skills in the Future of Retail Work'USyd & ANU research of 'Technology and Skills in the Future of Retail Work'
December 1, 2022USyd & ANU research of 'Gendered disrespect and inequality in retail work'USyd & ANU research of 'Gendered disrespect and inequality in retail work'
November 30, 2022Retail Supply Chain Alliance re Review of Modern Slavery ActRetail Supply Chain Alliance re Review of Modern Slavery Act
October 14, 2022SDA Submission to Senate regarding Respect at Work BillSDA Submission to Senate regarding Respect at Work Bill
September 15, 2022SDA Submission to Productivity Commision regarding Work & Care InquirySDA Submission to Productivity Commision regarding Work & Care Inquiry
August 26, 2022SDA Submission to Senate regarding Carers Leave InquirySDA Submission to Senate regarding Carers Leave Inquiry
April 1, 2022SDA Submission for Annual Wage Review 2021-22SDA Submission for Annual Wage Review 2021-22
December 20, 2021McKell Insitute Research 'Rethinking Redundancy for the Automation Age'McKell Insitute Research 'Rethinking Redundancy for the Automation Age'
November 24, 2021SDA Submission to the Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012SDA Submission to the Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
November 1, 2021USyd & ANU Research of Job Security and Customer Relations for Retail WorkersUSyd & ANU Research of Job Security and Customer Relations for Retail Workers
October 1, 2021UNSW Research on 'Challenges of work, family and care for retail, warehousing and fast food workers'UNSW Research on 'Challenges of work, family and care for retail, warehousing and fast food workers'
September 13, 2021SDA Submission to the House of Representatives regarding Inquiry into Housing Affordability and SupplySDA Submission to the House of Representatives regarding Inquiry into Housing Affordability and Supply
September 1, 2021SDA & Essential 'State of the Regions' ReportSDA & Essential 'State of the Regions' Report
August 6, 2021SDA Submission to Treasury regarding Retirement Income CovenantSDA Submission to Treasury regarding Retirement Income Covenant
July 9, 2021SDA Submission to Senate regarding Sex Discrimnation and Fair Work Amendment BillSDA Submission to Senate regarding Sex Discrimnation and Fair Work Amendment Bill
July 1, 2021SDA 'No One Deserves a Serve' Survey ReportSDA 'No One Deserves a Serve' Survey Report
June 25, 2021SDA Submission to Senate regarding Purpose, Intent and Adequacy of the Disability Support PensionSDA Submission to Senate regarding Purpose, Intent and Adequacy of the Disability Support Pension
May 25, 2021SDA Submission to Treasury regarding Your Super Your Future Regulations and Associated MeasuresSDA Submission to Treasury regarding Your Super Your Future Regulations and Associated Measures
March 26, 2021SDA Submission to Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) ReviewSDA Submission to Treasury regarding Your Super Your Future Legislation Exposure Drafts
March 26, 2021Annual Wage Review 2020-21 Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association SubmissionAnnual Wage Review 2020-21 Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association Submission
December 23, 2020SDA Submission to Treasury regarding Your Super Your Future Legislation Exposure DraftsSDA Submission to Treasury regarding Your Super Your Future Legislation Exposure Drafts
October 22, 2020SDA Submission to Senate regarding JobMaker Hiring Credit BillSDA Submission to Senate regarding JobMaker Hiring Credit Bill
September 1, 2020JCRC Research 'Rental Nation - A Plan for Secure Housing in Australia'JCRC Research 'Rental Nation - A Plan for Secure Housing in Australia'
August 11, 2020Retail Supply Chain Alliance Press Release regarding Agricultural WorkforceRetail Supply Chain Alliance Submission to National Agricultural Labour Advisory Committee
August 3, 2020Retail Supply Chain Alliance Submission to National Agricultural Labour Advisory CommitteeRetail Supply Chain Alliance Submission to National Agricultural Labour Advisory Committee
June 5, 2020SDA Submission to ‘Skills for Victoria’s Growing Economy’ Independent ReviewSDA Submission to ‘Skills for Victoria’s Growing Economy’ Independent Review
March 6, 2020SDA Submission to Senate regarding Paid Parental Leave Ammendment Flexibility Measures BillSDA Submission to Senate regarding Paid Parental Leave Ammendment Flexibility Measures Bill
February 3, 2020SDA Submission to Retirment Income Review Panel Regarding Australia's retirement income systemSDA Submission to Retirment Income Review Panel Regarding Australia's retirement income system
December 20, 2019SDA Submission to Government Productivity Commision regarding National Agreement for Skills and Workforce DevelopmentSDA Submission to Government Productivity Commision regarding National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development
September 20, 2019SDA Submission to Senate regarding Northern Australia AgendaSDA Submission to Senate regarding Northern Australia Agenda
March 27, 2019SDA Submission to Victorian Government - VCAL Pathways in Senior Secondary SchoolingSDA Submission to Victorian Government - VCAL Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling
March 20, 2019SDA Submission to COAG about MicroCredentials in VETSDA Submission to COAG about MicroCredentials in VET
March 12, 2019SDA Submission to Senate on Adequacy of NewStartSDA Submission to Senate on Adequacy of NewStart
January 17, 2019SDA Submission - Modern Award Review - Hair and Beauty Industry AwardSDA Submission - Modern Award Review - Hair and Beauty Industry Award
January 1, 2019Australian Human Rights Commission Survey of SDA Members Experience of Sexual HarassmentAustralian Human Rights Commission Survey of SDA Members Experience of Sexual Harassment
January 1, 2015McKell Institute Report - Who loses When Penalty Rates Are Cut?McKell Institute Report - Who loses When Penalty Rates Are Cut?