‘Overreach’: Warning After Huge Maccas Ruling

‘Overreach’: Warning after huge Maccas ruling

A win for thousands of workers in South Australia could have national implications. But retailers are warning it “raises serious questions”.

Macca's bid for Balgowlah formally rejected - Manly Observer

On 2 July 2025, Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel (NBLPP) unanimously refused McDonald’s development application for a restaurant at 37 Roseberry Street, Balgowlah (where Seven Miles Coffee is currently located).

'Overreach': Retail groups alarmed by FWC ruling on McDonald’s bargaining

A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to authorise supported bargaining on behalf of staff working for McDonald’s franchisees in South Australia has alarmed retail groups.  The soon-to-be merged Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) say the ruling marks the first time such an authorisation has been granted in the retail and quick service restaurant industry. The bodies worry about the potentia…

FWC’s McDonald’s ruling confirms risk of overreach in supported bargaining framework, ARA

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) are concerned by a recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to issue a Supported Bargaining Authorisation covering McDonald’s franchisees in South Australia. This marks the first time such an authorisation has been granted in the retail and quick service restaurant industry. This decision significantly expands the reach of the supported bargaining strea…

‘Overreach’: Warning after huge Macca’s ruling

A win for thousands of workers in South Australia could have national implications. But retailers are warning it ‘raises serious questions’.