by Industry Engagement | Oct 30, 2020 | Industry Engagement, QHA Review
Gaming machine operations were shut down for over a 3-month period during COVID-19. Since re-opening in July, gaming expenditure understandably increased compared to last year. A range of reasons behind the increase included restrictions on other forms of...
by OLGR | Oct 30, 2020 | OLGR
This will be my last message to Queensland hoteliers. After working in the liquor and gaming regulatory space for over 26 years, I have decided the time has come to move on to other things. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working as a regulator in this industry....
by Legal Matters | Oct 30, 2020 | Legal Matters, QHA Review
As we approach the end of a tumultuous year, many Queensland hoteliers will welcome the State Government’s decision to extend the commercial rent relief code of conduct to 31 December 2020. Consistent with the extension of similar relief by other state governments,...
by Brendan O’Farrell | Oct 30, 2020 | QHA Review, Superannuation
As we approach the busiest time of the year, I’m sure we’re all wondering how different the end of year celebrations will be. Ordinarily, November is when teams are built up to handle the extra customers on the floor. This year, there are a whole new set of challenges...
by Bernie Hogan | Oct 30, 2020 | Chief Executive, QHA Review
In this bizarre year we have had many experiences we simply never imagined. From bush-fires through to shutting down cold-rooms (and getting them to re-start!), none were on our agenda as we closed out 2019. The annoying platitudes that get said during these times...
by Industry Engagement | Oct 1, 2020 | Columns, Industry Engagement, QHA Review
The QHA is acutely aware of the cost of electricity to our members’ businesses. During the 18 months prior to the Covid-19 shutdown, the QHA commenced feasibility and due diligence regarding assessing the viability of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). During this...
