Category: QHA Update

QHA New Members

23/07/2024 The QHA would like to welcome the following new hotel members, corporate members and partners to the association. We encourage you to click the links and familiarise yourself with their businesses and support the members that support you. Company Primary Contact Membership Type  Contact Number  Website Beyond Payment Systems Pty Ltd Larry Prosser Partner […]

Hotel Gaming Tender Results and Trial Extended

23/07/2024 JUNE 2024 TENDER RESULTS The tender for hotel electronic gaming machine operating authorities in Queensland opened on 15 May 2024 and closed on 5 June 2024. This was the 6th tender under the ‘new’ trial conditions. Minimum acceptable prices and the number of authorities for sale across the three regions are:   Region Available / […]

Keno Update

23/07/2024 Changes to Maximum Cash Payout and Individual Bet Limits Keno has conducted a review of its rules to enhance our approach to Responsible Gambling, and uplift the product’s integrity, compliance and monitoring procedures. As a result of the review, the following changes will be implemented across all supported venues in Queensland from 16 July […]

Free QHA Member ALM/CTF Training AUSTRAC Compliance

23/07/2024 The QHA is supporting members with gaming machines with their AML-CTF compliance through providing free training session. The training session will cover AML/CTF compliance basics -  core compliance obligations; risk areas; about AUSTRAC; enrolment, reporting requirements; ML/TF risk assessment; transaction monitoring; independent reviews; enhanced customer due diligence; PEPs, and Board/senior management oversight. The session […]

Instant Asset Write off and Small Business Energy Incentive

23/07/2024 The instant asset write-off is now law  Small businesses with an aggregated annual turnover of less than $10 million may be able to deduct the full cost of eligible new and second-hand assets which cost less than $20,000, under the instant asset write-off (IAWO).   Eligible assets must be first used or installed ready for […]

Gambling Harm Awareness Week 22 to 28 July 2024

23/07/2024 GHAW is an annual initiative to increase awareness of gambling-related harm, safer gambling practices, and the help available to people affected by gambling. Last year's successful theme, 'Safer gambling—we all have a role to play', highlighted the importance of industry, government and the community working together to prioritise customer wellbeing and support Queenslanders at […]

Improved Hostplus Mobile App

23/07/2024 For young workers just starting out in the workforce, retirement will understandably feel a long way off. But the earlier they start to pay attention to their super, the better off their balance could be in the future. Simple check-ins could make a real difference to their retirement savings. Hostplus recently updated its app […]

Australian Immigration Law Updated: Key Changes for the Hospitality Industry

23/07/2024 Author: Partner, Corina Chen Australian Immigration Law Updates: Key Changes for the Hospitality Industry The Australian hospitality industry is a significant contributor to the country’s economy, employing over 900,000 workers as of 2023. It accounts for approximately 7% of Australia’s total employment, with a growth rate of 3.6% in 2023. The industry continues to […]

Making Accessibility and Inclusivity Achievable

23/07/2024 Accessible tourism is a 1.9-billion-dollar industry in Queensland. 14% of this income comes from people who are blind or have low vision. Making a restaurant, café, hotel, motel or event destination more accessible is about making things simpler and comfortable for guests, so that visitors of all abilities are treated fairly and with dignity. […]