Contracts

LION PUBS THE OPEN

Posted on October 30th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Furthering its investment in Australia’s biggest “cultural and sporting moments” Lion has announced its new multi-year deal for Hahn to be the official beer of the Australian Open and Summer of Tennis tour. The Australian Open has become one of

COMMERCIAL DISPUTE ENDS 20-YEAR TAB PARTNERSHIP

Posted on July 3rd, 2026 by Jane Louise
Following Tabcorp’s (TAB) revision of retail wagering, many operators are now reconsidering their position with TAB. One significant failed relationship with TAB is the Comiskey Group, ending after twenty years. The Group’s previous agreement expired on 30 June this year,

FOOD STAX EXPANDING VENUES

Posted on March 18th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Building on its success and growing venue count, hospitality buyer group Food Stax is expanding through the eastern states. Food Stax is a free collective for hospitality venues, with the purpose to enable its independent members to operate locally under

GET A BETTER DEAL WITH MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION

Posted on July 5th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
By Sam Trattles Sam Trattles Working with developers, builders and maintenance people provides an opportunity to negotiate good deals due to a highly competitive market, and a history of openness to this kind of discussion. When entering into a new

WAYS TO SAVE MONEY AND IMPROVE PROCUREMENT

Posted on June 7th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
By Sam Trattles When you feel like there is a revolving door of salespeople flogging you their wares, it’s time to review your procurement negotiation strategy. Sam Trattles In this article we will explore some tips for how this review

ACCC RULES OK ON BIG BREWER TAP CONTRACTS

Posted on July 14th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
After an extensive investigation in a rapidly changing marketplace, the consumer watchdog has ruled the contracts pushed by big brewers are not having a significant impact on craft beer and brewers. A number of smaller brewery operations put allegations to

GREAT NORTHERN DEFIANT ON NO HOLGATE BEER

Posted on July 10th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Carlton craft beer mecca the Great Northern Hotel has aired the issue of brewery mandates, ousting the burgeoning Holgate Brewhouse as it insists on more taps. The Great Northern Hotel (GNH) in Carlton North is a locals’ pub, with strong

ACCC INVOLVEMENT IN BIG BEER BATTLES CONTINUES

Posted on June 20th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Following a positive ruling on Australia’s part in the beer global mega-merger, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is still unhappy about tap contracts and craft brewers. Last month the ACCC gave the green light to a $145 billion