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GOVT RETHINK ON WORKING VISAS GOOD NEWS FOR HOSPITALITY

The hospitality industry has welcomed today’s announcement by Tourism Minister Richard Colbeck that Government would review plans for the upcoming ‘backpacker tax’ on visa workers. Citing that “legitimate concerns” have been raised, Senator Colbeck revealed Prime Minister Turnbull tasked him with a solution to potentially include in the upcoming May budget, after consultation with relevant […]

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PC REPORT WIN FOR HOTEL INDUSTRY

Payroll & Employment / Clyde Mooney

The Productivity Commission’s enquiry into Workplace Relations is complete, with big wins for the hospitality industry now in the hands of Federal Government. The enquiry was commissioned by the former Treasurer, and sought to assess the performance of the Workplace Relations framework, focusing on “key social and economic indicators” for Australia and its people. The

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PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REPORT “STEP IN RIGHT DIRECTION” – AHA

Payroll & Employment / Clyde Mooney

The AHA and industry bodies have largely embraced the Productivity Commission’s draft report recommending overhaul of penalty rates in hospitality and retail, and a restructured Fair Work Commission. Speaking with PubTIC, AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson was pleased with the Productivity Commissions (PC) findings and acknowledgement of a system in need of repair, not replacement.

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“WELL-BEING” MEASURES QUESTION WAGE RATES

Payroll & Employment / Clyde Mooney

The OECD’s latest outlook on employment calls for review of minimum wages and government measures to address systemic unemployment and those stuck at the bottom of the jobs ladder. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) mission is to “promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world”.

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HIRING OVERSEAS WORKERS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Payroll & Employment / Clyde Mooney

Samantha Mondon is director of A.I.M Professional Business Support Services. She spoke with PubTIC about the current employment climate – in particular, the ups and downs of overseas workers. We know how important it is to maintain the smooth running of your business – and – we understand when an overly keen backpacker or

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MORE PAY IS FAIR: FAIR WORK COMMISSION

Payroll & Employment / Clyde Mooney

The Fair Work Commission has effectively split the difference amid conflicting opinions on business’ ability to afford higher minimum wages. While the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) pushed for a $27 a week increase, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) wanted the wage increase limited to $5.70. The Fair Work Commission (FWC)

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CLOSE OR LOSE MONEY FOR EASTER. WHO’S THE BUNNY?

Payroll & Employment / Clyde Mooney

As businesses around the country lick the wounds inflicted on P&L by the Easter weekend, the debate around penalty rates continues to brand employers the ‘bad guys’. In terms of public opinion, the problem would largely appear to stem from the misconception that hospitality and retail businesses enjoy huge profit margins. Member surveys by the

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BREAKTHROUGH LABOUR DEAL SHOWS IR SYSTEM IS “BROKEN”: AHA

Payroll & Employment / Clyde Mooney

A landmark agreement by one of Australia’s largest unions and Business SA may pave the way for the long-awaited workplace relations reforms. The Shop Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA) and Business SA arrived at the template enterprise agreement following a nine-month negotiation, with the SDA telling the ABC it represents “a win for employers

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ACCORDS TACKLE PROBLEMS AND PERCEPTIONS

Training / Clyde Mooney

Liquor Accords in Sydney’s CBD are rolling out specialist training as part of a proactive campaign to improve patron safety and management, and address trade restrictions head-on. Following the success of specialised training for staff in licensed venues in the Rocks Precinct Liquor Accord (RPLA), Sydney’s City North Liquor Accord (CNLA) is pushing for all

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PENALTY RATES PENALISING THE WHOLE STATE: THA

Payroll & Employment / Clyde Mooney

President Paul Jubb, of the Tasmanian branch of the AHA – the THA – talks about the impact of penalty rates on the State’s hospitality industry. At first glance, the idea of having a Tasmanian Parliamentary inquiry into penalty rates, when Awards are very definitely in the Federal jurisdiction, may seem fruitless. After all,

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GOVT RETHINK ON WORKING VISAS GOOD NEWS FOR HOSPITALITY

PC REPORT WIN FOR HOTEL INDUSTRY

PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REPORT “STEP IN RIGHT DIRECTION” – AHA

“WELL-BEING” MEASURES QUESTION WAGE RATES

HIRING OVERSEAS WORKERS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

MORE PAY IS FAIR: FAIR WORK COMMISSION

CLOSE OR LOSE MONEY FOR EASTER. WHO’S THE BUNNY?

BREAKTHROUGH LABOUR DEAL SHOWS IR SYSTEM IS “BROKEN”: AHA

ACCORDS TACKLE PROBLEMS AND PERCEPTIONS

PENALTY RATES PENALISING THE WHOLE STATE: THA

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