Trader associations provide a collective voice for individual businesses within a precinct or industry.
All associations and their members have obligations under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act). The Act covers most areas of the market: the relationships between suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. Its purpose is to enhance the welfare of Australians by promoting fair-trading and competition, and through the provision of consumer protections.
Incorporated Trader Associations have the capacity to apply for grants or enter into a special rate scheme for funding communal marketing and events to promote their precinct.
A special rates scheme is a method of raising additional funds through property rates. A Special Rate Scheme is entered to into with an agreement with Council. More information about Special Rate Schemes can be found through the Frequently Asked Questions ( PDF 255.45KB).
Trader Associations in Whitehorse
There are a number of Trader Associations in Whitehorse.
Brentford Square Traders Association
Contact name: Sarah Maguire
E-mail: sarah@marmaladesky.com.au
Website: Brentford Square website
Burwood Heights Business Association
Contact name: Karen Stephenson
E-mail: karen@marketingstyle.com.au
Website: Burwood Heights website
Mont Albert Village Traders Association
Contact name: Nell Rose
E-mail: florist@montalbertflorist.com.au
Website: Mont Albert Village website
Further Information
In 2022, Council engaged Patrick Moriarty from Strategic Australia to host an information session about the process of incorporation as a trader association. The presentation material is available ( PDF 1.85MB).