More than 100 people charged after attacks on retail workers

136 People Charged for Abusing Retail Workers in NSW

Over 100 people have been charged for committing offences against retail workers in New South Wales (NSW) in the past two years. According to new figures from the NSW government, since the state introduced laws to strengthen the protection of retail workers in 2023, 136 people have been charged with different offences. Among these people, 64 individuals have been convicted, and 25 received custodial imprisonment sentences. The new laws criminali…

Retail workers bear the brunt of customer abuse

Shoppers are being warned to be respectful of retail workers as states take action against abusive customers. The Australian Retailers Association says there were over 700 thousand incidents of retail crime in the past year alone. More than half of those were considered serious and included physical assaults, prompting unions and industry leaders to push for stronger national protections.

More than 100 people charged after attacks on retail workers

New data reveals that more than 100 people have been charged under tough new laws protecting retail workers introduced in 2023.

New warning after shocking footage of retail worker assaults emerges

The NSW government has issued a stern warning that assaulting or abusing a retail worker could see you end up behind bars.New data reveals more than 100 people have already been charged under new laws introduced in 2023 to protect shop staff.Footage released today of separate incidents shows workers being shoved to the ground, pushed at the checkout, and even chased through aisles.READ MORE: Woolworths axes Everyday Rewards program perk"Members …

People who assault retail workers could be punished twice under proposed new law

Senator Mary Fitzpatrick has proposed introducing legislation to make it a criminal offence to assault a retail worker.

Retail workers must be protected – Nelson Murray

Specific offences for assaulting or threatening retail workers will help protect staff in businesses across Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Linda Nelson Murray welcomed that the Fine Gael Party in the Seanad has agreed to pass the Protection of Retail Workers Bill from its second stage, which entitles an act to amend […] The post Retail workers must be protected – Nelson Murray appeared first on Fine Gael.