INCREASED RSA AND ATM RESTRICTIONS FOR TASSY PUBS

Following the people’s referendum on pokies in March, the Tasmanian government has responded to critics’ pressure by putting further restrictions on operators. On 1 May a review of the Responsible Gambling Mandatory Code of Practice for Tasmania comes into effect.

ANOTHER STATE RAMPS UP LICENSING LAWS

Tough new laws come into effect next week in Tasmania, aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related incidents in the State. Starting 1 September there are new rules and penalties for patrons and licensees, most notably the use of ‘Barring

PENALTY RATES PENALISING THE WHOLE STATE: THA

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