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PUBS FACE BACKPACKER CRUNCH

Posted on September 28th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Australia’s Working Holiday Maker program is about more than migration numbers. For pubs and hotels across regional Australia it is also about having enough people behind the bar, in the kitchen, cleaning rooms and keeping the doors open. Regional hospitality

WEDC FIGHTING LABOUR SHORTAGE IN PUBS

Posted on June 22nd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
The Boxer MP is stepping up for a new fight – battling the critical shortage of skilled kitchen staff in Australian hospitality businesses. Hospitality in Australia continues to face pressure in finding, securing and retaining staff, particularly in foodservice roles.