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SYDNEY NIGHT ECONOMY REPORT PROVES DEVASTATION, PROMPTS EDUCATION: INDUSTRY

1 Comment / Trade Restriction / Clyde Mooney

The City of Sydney’s latest report into the Late Night Economy confirms the massive drop in visitor numbers in the lockout zones, and prompts calls for a national solution to stop the bleeding. Statistics on pedestrian numbers and surveys were gathered at more than 50 locations throughout the CBD, Kings Cross and surrounding areas, including […]

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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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REVIEW HEARS BOTH SIDES SLAM INTEGRITY OF ONLINE BETTING

Gaming - On-site betting / Clyde Mooney

Debate over the impact of off-shore sports wagering has blown up again following submissions to the O’Farrell review by the major sporting bodies and industry stakeholders including the AHA. The 2001 Interactive Gambling Act allows for “in-play” betting via land-based systems such as pubs, Clubs and TABS, but crucially – not online. The Coalition of

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GOVT WAGERING REVIEW MUST INCLUDE POKIES

Gaming - News / Clyde Mooney

The AHA is amongst those calling for online poker machines to be included in the Government’s review into illegal offshore betting. Speaking to PubTIC, Australian Hotels Association (AHA) National CEO Stephen Ferguson says they are pushing to have gaming as part of the scope in the review, given they are so detrimental to society. “People

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AHA NATIONAL AWARDS: AUSTRALIA-WIDE WINNERS REVEALED

Legends / Clyde Mooney

A star-studded guest list attended the AHA National’s Awards for Excellence on Monday night, with the best of Australia’s hotel industry named for 2015. Guests and veterans gathered at Jupiter’s Casino on the Gold Coast to celebrate the best hotel individuals and venues from around the country, determined from the best of every State. While

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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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BAIRD SUPPOSEDLY BULLIED BY BOOZE INDUSTRY

Anti Liquor & Gaming / Clyde Mooney

The newly-elected Baird Government has been accused of dropping proposed further trade restrictions and licensing requirements after lobbying by industry. The draft guidelines would have seen operators required to exclude anyone seen drinking on approach to a venue, and service limits on “high-risk” days of the year such as Australia Day and Anzac Day. A

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PUSH FOR LOWER ALCOHOL TAX IN PUBS

News & Releases / Clyde Mooney

The National Australian Hotels Association has lobbied for lower excise rates in venues to reflect changing times and “safer environments”. The AHA has made a submission to the Federal Government’s tax policy white paper taskforce, calling for discussion around reduced taxes on wine and spirit bulk alcohol products sold in hotels. It is suggested that

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THEY’RE PUBLICANS, NOT POLICE: AHA

News & Releases / Clyde Mooney

As South Australia’s Premier warns the State’s Ministers of potential “responses” to its latest War On Bikies, Government proposes hospitality staff man the front line. The SA Labor Government and Premier Jay Weatherill have proposed a new batch of regulations against Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMG), and hospitality staff could face a $10,000 fine for allowing

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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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SYDNEY NIGHT ECONOMY REPORT PROVES DEVASTATION, PROMPTS EDUCATION: INDUSTRY

PC REPORT WIN FOR HOTEL INDUSTRY

REVIEW HEARS BOTH SIDES SLAM INTEGRITY OF ONLINE BETTING

GOVT WAGERING REVIEW MUST INCLUDE POKIES

AHA NATIONAL AWARDS: AUSTRALIA-WIDE WINNERS REVEALED

PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REPORT “STEP IN RIGHT DIRECTION” – AHA

BAIRD SUPPOSEDLY BULLIED BY BOOZE INDUSTRY

PUSH FOR LOWER ALCOHOL TAX IN PUBS

THEY’RE PUBLICANS, NOT POLICE: AHA

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

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