Regulations

CALEDONIAN IN STRIFE AGAIN OVER FAILURE TO REMOVE ‘SIGN’

Posted on September 7th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

OLGR RESPONDS TO CRITICISM OVER LICENCE TRANSFERS

Posted on August 22nd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

NATIONAL MEASURES COMPLIANCE PROGRAM UNDERWAY

Posted on March 25th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

O’HARAS COLLECT WIN IN COVID COURT CHALLENGE

Posted on January 19th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

VENUES BUSTED FOR INTOX AND MINOR GAMING

Posted on July 15th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
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

REGULATORS CIRCLE AS ALH INVESTIGATION FINDS IMPROPRIETY

Posted on August 6th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
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

BUDGET BRINGS BENEFITS FOR PUBS

Posted on June 22nd, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
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

AUSTRAC INCREASING FOCUS ON MONEY LAUNDERING IN HOTEL SECTOR

Posted on November 20th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
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.   [caption id="attachment_11771" align="alignright" width="138"] Phillippa Lloyd[/caption]