Your voice where it really matters
ALNA represents you where it matters, holding seats on key government and regulatory body consultative groups, ensuring independent retailers have a voice in decisions that affect your business.
ACCC Small Business and Franchising Consultative Committee
ALNA CEO Ben Kearney has been a member of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) - SBFCC for more than 6 years, representing independent retailers in national competition policy discussions.​
Fairwork Commission Small Business Reference Group
ALNA is a member of the Fairwork Commission Small Business Reference Group representing independent retailers on the critical issue of workplace relations. ALNA advocates for fair workplace conditions for independent small retail businesses.​
Reserve Bank of Australia Industry Liaison Group
ALNA is part of the RBA Industry Liaison Group and participates regularly in RBA consultations on payment systems and merchant fees, providing the important perspective of independent retailers on payments regulation.​
Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) authorised the SCCA Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice in 2025. ALNA was invited by the Independent Chair to join the Code Administration Committee (CAC), representing independent retailers.​
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