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Submissions & publications

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.

DateTitleDownload

2024
November 29SDA submission to the 'Secure Jobs, Better Pay' ReviewSDA submission to the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ Review
November 26McKell Institute Report - Safety Not GuaranteedMcKell Institute Report - Safety Not Guaranteed
October 4SDA Submission regarding Introducing Mandatory Guardrails for AI in High-Risk Settings: Proposals PaperSDA Submission regarding Introducing Mandatory Guardrails for AI in High-Risk Settings: Proposals Paper
June 28SDA Submission to House of Representatives regarding Inquiry into the Digital Transformation of WorkplacesSDA Submission to House of Representatives regarding Inquiry into the Digital Transformation of Workplaces
June 7SDA 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'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 15SDA Submission to the Apprenticeship Incentive System ReviewSDA Submission to the Apprenticeship Incentive System Review
May 10SDA Submission to Senate on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) InquirySDA Submission to Senate on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inquiry
April 19SDA Submission to Treasury regarding Annual Superannuation Performance Test ConsultationSDA Submission to Treasury regarding Annual Superannuation Performance Test Consultation
March 28SDA Submission for Annual Wage Review 2023-24SDA Submission for Annual Wage Review 2023-24
March 28SDA Tasmania Submission into Sentencing Amendment Bill 2024SDA Tasmania Submission into Sentencing Amendment Bill 2024
March 26SDA 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 15SDA Submission to the Senate Inquiry regarding Menopause and PerimenopauseSDA Submission to the Senate Inquiry regarding Menopause and Perimenopause
March 13SDA Submission to Senate regarding Supermarket Prices - Technology and AutomationSDA Submission to Senate regarding Supermarket Prices - Technology and Automation
March 12SDA Submission for Modern Awards Review - Work and CareSDA Submission for Modern Awards Review - Work and Care
February 9SDA Submission to Treasury Discussion Paper in Relation to Retirement Phase of SuperannuationSDA Submission to Treasury Discussion Paper in Relation to Retirement Phase of Superannuation
January 9SDA Submission to Senate regarding Respect at Work Costs Protections BillSDA Submission to Senate regarding Respect at Work Costs Protections Bill

2023
December 15SDA Submission to the Commonwealth Government Covid-19 Response InquirySDA Submission to the Commonwealth Government Covid-19 Response Inquiry
December 15SDA 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 3SDA Submission to Treasury regarding Pay Day SuperSDA Submission to Treasury regarding Pay Day Super
November 1SDA No One Deserves a Serve Survey Report 2023SDA No One Deserves a Serve Survey Report 2023
September 1McKell Institute Data Briefing Into Retail Violence & Abuse in TasmaniaMcKell Institute Data Briefing Into Retail Violence & Abuse in Tasmania
May 19SDA Submission to Productivity Commission regarding Early Childhood Education and CareSDA Submission to Productivity Commision regarding Early Childhood Education and Care
May 19SDA Submission to the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and CareSDA Submission to the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care
March 31SDA Submission to Treasury on Legislating the Objective of SuperannuationSDA Submission to Treasury on Legislating the Objective of Superannuation
March 3Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill (Letter)Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill (Letter)
March 1SDA Submission for the Perceptions and Status of Vocational Education and Training Inquiry (Letter)SDA Submission for the Perceptions and Status of Vocational Education and Training Inquiry (Letter)
February 9SDA Submission to Senate regarding Objective of Super BillSDA Submission to Senate regarding Objective of Super Bill
January 23SDA 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 11SDA Submission to Treasury regarding Housing Legislative Package Exposure DraftsSDA Submission to Treasury regarding Housing Legislative Package Exposure Drafts

2022
December 1USyd & 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 1USyd & ANU research of 'Gendered disrespect and inequality in retail work'USyd & ANU research of 'Gendered disrespect and inequality in retail work'
November 30Retail Supply Chain Alliance re Review of Modern Slavery ActRetail Supply Chain Alliance re Review of Modern Slavery Act
October 14SDA Submission to Senate regarding Respect at Work BillSDA Submission to Senate regarding Respect at Work Bill
September 15SDA Submission to Productivity Commission regarding Work & Care InquirySDA Submission to Productivity Commision regarding Work & Care Inquiry
August 26SDA Submission to Senate regarding Carers Leave InquirySDA Submission to Senate regarding Carers Leave Inquiry
April 1SDA Submission for Annual Wage Review 2021-22SDA Submission for Annual Wage Review 2021-22

2021
November 25McKell Institute Research 'Rethinking Redundancy for the Automation Age'McKell Institute Research ‘Rethinking Redundancy for the Automation Age’
November 24SDA Submission to the Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012SDA Submission to the Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
November 1USyd & ANU Research of Job Security and Customer Relations for Retail WorkersUSyd & ANU Research of Job Security and Customer Relations for Retail Workers
October 1UNSW 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 13SDA 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 1SDA & Essential 'State of the Regions' ReportSDA & Essential 'State of the Regions' Report
August 6SDA Submission to Treasury regarding Retirement Income CovenantSDA Submission to Treasury regarding Retirement Income Covenant
July 9SDA Submission to Senate regarding Sex Discrimnation and Fair Work Amendment BillSDA Submission to Senate regarding Sex Discrimnation and Fair Work Amendment Bill
July 1SDA 'No One Deserves a Serve' Survey ReportSDA 'No One Deserves a Serve' Survey Report
June 25SDA 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 25SDA 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 26SDA Submission to Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) ReviewSDA Submission to Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) Review
March 26Annual Wage Review 2020-21 Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association SubmissionAnnual Wage Review 2020-21 Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association Submission

2020
December 23SDA Submission to Treasury regarding Your Super Your Future Legislation Exposure DraftsSDA Submission to Treasury regarding Your Super Your Future Legislation Exposure Drafts
October 22SDA Submission to Senate regarding JobMaker Hiring Credit BillSDA Submission to Senate regarding JobMaker Hiring Credit Bill
September 1JCRC Research 'Rental Nation - A Plan for Secure Housing in Australia'JCRC Research 'Rental Nation - A Plan for Secure Housing in Australia'
August 11Retail Supply Chain Alliance Press Release regarding Agricultural WorkforceRetail Supply Chain Alliance Press Release regarding Agricultural Workforce
August 3Retail Supply Chain Alliance Submission to National Agricultural Labour Advisory CommitteeRetail Supply Chain Alliance Submission to National Agricultural Labour Advisory Committee
June 5SDA Submission to ‘Skills for Victoria’s Growing Economy’ Independent ReviewSDA Submission to ‘Skills for Victoria’s Growing Economy’ Independent Review
March 6SDA Submission to Senate regarding Paid Parental Leave Ammendment Flexibility Measures BillSDA Submission to Senate regarding Paid Parental Leave Ammendment Flexibility Measures Bill
February 3SDA Submission to Retirment Income Review Panel Regarding Australia's retirement income systemSDA Submission to Retirment Income Review Panel Regarding Australia's retirement income system

2019
December 20SDA Submission to Government Productivity Commission regarding National Agreement for Skills and Workforce DevelopmentSDA Submission to Government Productivity Commission regarding National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development
September 20SDA Submission to Senate regarding Northern Australia AgendaSDA Submission to Senate regarding Northern Australia Agenda
September 12SDA Submission to Senate on Adequacy of NewStartSDA Submission to Senate on Adequacy of NewStart
March 27SDA Submission to Victorian Government - VCAL Pathways in Senior Secondary SchoolingSDA Submission to Victorian Government - VCAL Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling
March 20SDA Submission to COAG about MicroCredentials in VETSDA Submission to COAG about MicroCredentials in VET
January 17SDA Submission - Modern Award Review - Hair and Beauty Industry AwardSDA Submission - Modern Award Review - Hair and Beauty Industry Award
January 1Australian Human Rights Commission Survey of SDA Members Experience of Sexual HarassmentAustralian Human Rights Commission Survey of SDA Members Experience of Sexual Harassment
January 1McKell Institute Report - Who loses When Penalty Rates Are Cut?McKell Institute Report - Who loses When Penalty Rates Are Cut?