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SKILLS, SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR NSW HOSPITALITY WORKERS

Posted on January 23rd, 2026 by Jane Louise
Over 40k hospitality workers in NSW have now completed the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course since the prevention of sexual harassment and assault training was added in June last year. The training was introduced by the NSW Government to

MENTAL WELLBEING: HOSPITALITY’S NEW OPERATIONAL PRIORITY

Posted on January 21st, 2026 by Jane Louise
Australia’s hospitality sector is thriving, yet staff shortages alongside increasing expectations from customers mean that teams are stretched. Forward-thinking businesses have realised that for their businesses to continue to thrive, employee wellbeing is a strategic advantage. In any given year,

HOW CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE IMPACTS TALENT ATTRACTION

Posted on January 19th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Recruitment is no longer solely about filling vacant positions, but is a strategic function that shapes an employer’s brand, workforce quality and long-term business success. A candidate’s experience spans everything from the initial job ad to the onboarding process. This

NEW FRAMEWORK TO HELP BUSINESSES ADOPT AI SAFELY

Posted on November 24th, 2025 by Jane Louise
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is assisting Australian businesses in responsibly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) through the launch of a new guide. The Guidance for AI Adoption, released in October this year, presents six core practices to ensure

LCV INTRODUCES NEW RSA MODULE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Posted on October 15th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Sexual violence remains a serious and widespread issue in Australia, with recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealing that 1.7 million people (8.7 percent) experienced sexual harassment in 2021 and 2022 alone. Sexual violence is particularly common in

NSW HOSPO INDUSTRY STEPS UP ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT AWARENESS

Posted on September 3rd, 2025 by Jane Louise
Over two hundred hospitality workers, members of the Sydney City Liquor Accord (SCLA), took part in a new program on sexual harassment, awareness and prevention designed specifically for the liquor industry. The SCLA engaged workplace psychosocial safety training company Smart

DISMISSAL AFTER PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENT SPARKS LEGAL ACTION

Posted on July 28th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Legal proceedings have been initiated against O’Malley’s Operations, and separately against its operations manager Riley Panetta-Sleiman by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). O’Malleys Operations, a labour-hire company used by the Royal Hotel Granville, was given an order to compensate an

CALLIGEROS GROUP: TUNING THE TALENT

Posted on July 23rd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Australia’s prioritisation of living standards and ‘a fair go’ have led to us having amongst the highest labour costs for business in the world, largely due to Australia having the highest minimum wage in the world, at roughly US$18.10 per

MANAGER SEEKS BIG PAYOUT FOR WORKPLACE INJURY

Posted on July 8th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
A former manager of the Currumbin Hotel is suing for more than half a million dollars in damages, after slipping and falling, trying to locate a dead rat. According to a damages claim lodged with Southport District Court in June,

INDUSTRY BODIES BACK WORKERS COMP REFORMS

Posted on June 4th, 2025 by Jane Louise
The Australian Hotels Association NSW (AHA NSW) has joined ClubsNSW and three other peak industry bodies to support reforms proposed by the Minns Government to repair the state’s workers compensation scheme. AHA NSW and ClubsNSW have joined with Restaurant and