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GOVT UNDER PRESSURE OVER BEER TAX AND REVIVING CITIES

The campaign for relief on beer excise – for pubs and patrons – continues its push on government, highlighting the multiple taxes paid to simply enjoy a glass of beer. An initiative against beer becoming ‘liquid gold’ began last week, fronted by the National AHA, with Clubs Australia and the Brewers Association. Beer excise has […]

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GEORGE FACES MASSIVE FINE AND LOST LICENCE OVER COVID NYE PARTY

The George is in the hot seat and facing massive fines and loss of licence over a private New Year’s Eve event hosting hundreds of people during COVID restrictions. New public health orders came into effect in WA on 23 December, temporarily banning nightclubs and allowing dancing only at weddings. This would have limited effect

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ROAD OUT OF LOCKDOWN – ON SHOW

Hundreds of publicans tuned in to see a panel of industry heavyweights brainstorm what lies ahead as licensed venues navigate out of restrictions and lockdowns. Pubs, clubs, trade and associations came together for the webinar last week, discussing issues including staffing, policing unvaccinated patrons, vaccination passports, and problems that might arise once unvaccinated people are

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WEBINARS: TOMORROW’S PATRON MEETS INDUSTRY CHANGE

Last week the second in a series of webinars brought together another panel of hospitality experts to discuss insights on the new breed of patron, ahead of this week’s final, on impacts to the industry landscape. The second Quantaco webinar featured W. Short Hospitality MD Jen Russell, Feros Group COO Simon Johnston, and Geronimo founder

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PUBS PUSHING PASSPORTS FOR EARLIER REOPENING

The hotel industry is in talks with government on the pragmatic realities of reopening venues, based in vaccination rates rather than the seemingly uncontrollable case numbers. Hotels in NSW are reportedly considering supporting unvaccinated staff and patrons not being allowed into venues, in an effort to allow industry to reopen earlier. Government is considering allowing

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