The self-proclaimed ‘Freedom Hotel’ of Singleton is back in the news, protesting Council’s notice of tough action if its owners do not remove an unauthorised and potentially offensive flag from the roof. A letter from Council dated 29 August spoke of Notice of Intention to issue a “Development Control Demolition Order” after continued inaction by […]
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PubTIC has been investigating one of the biggest questions in Australian pub real estate with the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation: why do pub transfers take so long in Queensland? The OLGR reports transactional activity has been high in the Sunshine State, finding a 12 per cent year-on-year increase during FY22 in the number
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The National Measurement Institute has begun sending inspectors to licensed venues around the country, as part of its latest round of measurement compliance measures. Beginning this week, the National Measurement Institute (NMI) is checking quantities on the sale of beer and prescribed spirits, as per its National Compliance Plan 2021-22, designed to ensure consumers get
The O’Hara Group has successfully challenged a fine from the state regulator over COVID regulations, at Parramatta’s Collector Hotel. Following the first tranche of lockdowns, the O’Haras were forced to reconfigure aspects of their venues, particularly the spacing of machines in gaming rooms. Around $90k was invested at the Collector on a range of measures,
A Melbourne pub has become the first to be fined under Victoria’s social distancing rules, working to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The state has begun strict enforcement measures on social distancing, dubbed Operation Sentinel. Police are issuing on-the-spot fines of $1652 for individuals, and $9913 for businesses. This week police entered China Bar
MELBOURNE PUB FINED NEARLY $10k FOR BREACHING ANTI-VIRUS MEASURES Read More »
Regulators have kick-started the financial year with decisions against two licensed venues, over allowing intoxication, and a minor operating a gaming machine. The NSW District Court last week heard an appeal from the licensee of Bathurst’s Elephant & Castle Hotel against a conviction for multiple offences. A visit by Liquor & Gaming NSW inspectors in
An internal investigation mandated by Woolworths senior management regarding ALH gaming practices has already prompted dismissals, and is key to ongoing investigations by regulators in three states. Earlier this year accusations emerged through the office of Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie that the 75 per cent Woolworths-owned ALH was engaging in questionable acts to try
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The new budget set down this week by the NSW Government brings some respite for publicans, with an incentive toward on-site betting, and cuts to payroll tax. Beginning 1 January 2019, any punter placing an online bet within NSW will pay a 10 per cent ‘Point of Consumption Tax’ (PoCT). The tax applies regardless of
The former operators of Bar Coluzzi in Darlinghurst have been hit with fines of more than $97,000 after being found guilty of forcing a 457-visa worker to repay a portion of her salary. The Victoria Street bar-café had sponsored a skilled Italian worker to be employed for 40 hours per week on a full-time contract
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Recent activity by AUSTRAC (Australia’s financial intelligence agency, governing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing) is believed to be part of plans for increased reporting by hospitality operators, says consultant firm Risk Training Australia. Submitted by Phillippa Lloyd, Risk Training Australia AUSTRAC recently published a notice advising all pubs and clubs they do not have
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