New Criminal Underpayment Laws Commenced On 1 January 2025

On 1 January 2025, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) was varied, making it a criminal offence to intentionally underpay an employee. While this is a significant change to Australian employment laws, this is not new for Queensland employers. Queensland employers have faced the possibility of criminal prosecution for deliberately underpaying their workers for some […]

NCR Atleos Leads The Way With ATM Tap N Go Technology

QHA Gold Partners, NCR ATLEOS, led by Chris Seage, State Sales Manager for Queensland & Northern Territory, provides an update for industry: "I thought I would touch base as there appears to be some confusion in the ATM world at the moment with regards tap n go. NCR Atleos (Cashzone) has been delivering tap n […]

Accommodation Australia announces exciting news for 2025

A new career and training destination for Australian Tourism, Hospitality, and Travel is launching early next year. Developed for the industry, by the industry, this platform aims to connect individuals with adventurous, creative, and fulfilling careers while supporting businesses across Australia’s vibrant visitor economy.  Whether you’re looking to promote your business, attract passionate job seekers, […]

2025 QHA Awards for Excellence Nominations Open Now

The QHA Awards for Excellence are recognised as the most prestigious honours in the hospitality industry, celebrating exceptional achievements across various categories in Queensland. This ongoing commitment to excellence ensures that our state’s hotels remain among the best in Australia.The annual awards provide a fantastic opportunity to showcase your venues and staff while gaining valuable […]

2027 and 2028 electricity prices LOWER… What to do?

You can currently buy electricity for use in 2027 and 2028 at lower rates than 2025. The chart below shows the wholesale price, being the c/kWh electricity component on your bill. Unlike home loans - you can lock in future electricity rates today! As seen in the above chart, prices can easily vary +/- 30% […]

My Offers, NEW to the TAB App

TAB digital account customers can power up their punting with My Offers – an all-new way to access and activate exclusive offers in the TAB app. Customers control how they use their offers and promotions, with extra boosts and savers available exclusively in eligible TAB venues!* *Available to account holders on the TAB app. Eligibility […]