Stay informed on all the latest developments that affect you as a hospitality service provider in Queensland with the QHA Update
Queensland Budget 2021/22
The State Budget was handed down by the Honorable Cameron Dick MP, State Treasurer and Minister for Investment at 2pm on Tuesday 15 June.
read more17 June: QHA New Members
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.
read moreTime to Update your Hotel's Gambling Awareness
The Queensland Government has launched a new gambling harm awareness campaign When gambling took over… to replace the longstanding Gambling too much? campaign.
read moreDIAGEO BUNDABERG RUM 'RAISING THE BAR' FUNDING
The QHA will deliver 300 x Responsible Management of Licensed Venues (RMLV) thanks to Diageo
read moreAML/CTF Reforms: New Rules and Guides available now
Reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act come into effect from today.
read moreOnline Link Opens for Gaming Excluded Persons Report - Due By 16 July 2021.
Save the date, 1 July 2021-online link opens for excluded persons report
read moreATO Tax Time Toolkit From the ATO
Resources from the Australian Taxation Office -The Tax Time Toolkit and other Occupation Guides for the retail industry
read more17 June 2021 - Super News from the Budget 2021
The 2021/2022 Federal Budget included an announcement that the Government regarding superannuation
read more17 June 2021 - Annual Wage Review Decision Released
At 3:30pm on Wednesday the Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel (Panel) handed down its Annual Wage Review Decision (Decision) for 2020-21.
read moreWork in Paradise
Work in Paradise continues to attract a lot of interest with almost 14 000 registrations to the Work in Paradise website
read moreH&L POS Wins!
H&L POS, Australia’s trusted POS system provider, has been awarded for “Great User Experience” and was dubbed as a “Rising Star”
read moreRetail Venue Uplift (RVU) is coming to all QLD TAB venues soon – so make sure you’re ready to go!
TAB invites you to take part in one of their upcoming RVU training session.
read more20 May: Australians Called to "Work in Paradise" with new tourism campaign
The Government will today launch a multi-million-dollar campaign to lure thousands of workers from across Australia to take a tourism job in regional Queensland.
read more20 May: Annual Wage Review ('AWR') Decision Imminent
The 2020-2021 Annual Wage Review (‘AWR’) has been underway for several months. The outcome of the Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’) Expert Panel’s review into minimum wages is expected to be announced in June. It’s important to note that the FWC is required to conduct and...
read more20 May: QHA New Members
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.
read moreKENO Gets Kraken to help pick numbers
Keno is helping your customers find their numbers with a fresh, creative campaign featuring tentacled brand ambassador, Ken the Kraken, that will run from 18 April until September.
read moreMSL Solutions: SwiftPOS OrderAway
MSL Solutions is an integrated mobile POS platform purpose built for venues.
read moreExpert Profile - Queensland Hospitality Insurance Specialist Justin Riseley
Justin Riseley, an authorised representative with Gallagher Brisbane, whose 30+ years in the sector have delivered some colourful claims.
read more20 May: Current Trading Conditions Under CHO Direction And Industry Plan
At the time of writing our Industry is operating under the Chief Health Officer’s updated Restrictions on Businesses
read moreCyber attack simulation webinar - 24 June
Join Gallagher's webinar and walk-through of an attack simulation – it’s one of the best practice strategies for preparing to defend yourself.
read moreGuide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs
New Legislation allows persons who rely on dogs of this type to have the same access rights as others to visit or stay in hotels..
read more19 May: Commonwealth 2021-22 Budget Summary
the Commonwealth Budget for 2021-22 has a strong focus on housing, skills and training, childcare, NDIS, aged care, mental health, pre-school education, women’s economic security and women’s physical safety.
read moreVisa Changes to Ease Dire Workforce Shortages
The Federal Government announced changes to visa holder conditions, which will alleviate workforce shortages in Australia’s accommodation hotels and hospitality businesses.
read moreMullins Legal Alert - Student Visa Work Rights and Critical Work Sectors
The Australian Government has recently announced further visa changes to provide more support to local businesses.
read moreCoca-Cola Australia supporting the Australian hospitality industry
CCA has partnered with its customers with an inspiring campaign, calling on Australians to share a Coke and support your local.
read moreHere's Cheers - Podcast out now
Episode 1 of Here’s Cheers is now available to listen online! Click here to listen.
read more16 April: Easing of all restrictions for Queensland
From 6am on Thursday 15 April 2021 restrictions have eased across the state. Please read here for all current trading conditions.
read more16 April: QHA New Members
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.
read moreNuhvo: There is still time to benefit from subsidised flights!
If you operate in Cairns, Hamilton Island, Maroochydore or the Gold Coast you can still take advantage and start marketing to customers.
read moreThe TAB Operator Tipping Comp jackpots to $20,000!
After three weeks without a single winner (despite a few near misses), the fourth and final week of the TAB Operator Tipping Competition has jackpotted to a sensationally sizable $20,000!
read moreMake footy seasons more fun with Keno Head or Tails
With Footy season here, it’s the ideal time to tell your customers about Keno Heads or Tails – a quick and easy way to play, perfect for quarter and half-time breaks.
read more16 April: Anzac Day Trading
With ANZAC day coming up next week there are certain guidelines which must be met pertaining to the sale of alcohol, gambling and gaming operations.
read more29 March: Message from Bernie Hogan - 3 Day Lockdown from 5pm 29th March
The Queensland Government has announced a three day lockdown, from 5pm tonight (29 March)
read more19 March: Easter & ANZAC Day Trading Hours 2021
On the Thursday before Good Friday, all liquor and gaming service must cease at 12 midnight.
read more19 March: End of the JobKeeper Scheme
The JobKeeper Payment wage subsidy scheme (‘JobKeeper’) ends on 28 March 2021,
read more19 March: Where Does Your Venue Rank?
MAX’s complimentary Venue Health Checks prove popular at the recent Clubs Queensland Gaming Hub at Kedron-Wavell Services Club. Members of the MAX team were on hand at the Clubs Queensland Gaming Hub at Kedron-Wavell Services Club earlier this month to...
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