8 April - QHA CEO Update

Correcting Award Classification – F&B Grades 2 and 3 On 23 January, 2020, a number of variations to the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 (‘the HIGA’) came into effect. This included a change to the classification definitions for food and beverage (‘F & B’)...

Small and medium Queensland businesses impacted by the coronavirus outbreak will be able to defer their payroll tax payment for six months under a new relief measure announced by Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad. “Since the coronavirus first emerged in January...

For members with 16 or more EGM’s your venue needs to ensure that your annual report to AUSTRAC regarding AML/CTF Compliance is submitted before the close date of Tuesday 31 March. The compliance report is a yearly report that includes questions about how you have met...

The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) are seeking support from hotels to help raise awareness of the risks of supplying alcohol to under 18s by promoting their, ‘What are you really buying them?’ campaign. In the coming weeks you’ll receive materials in...

Support Legacy this April by raising funds at your pub, hotel or club! Each ANZAC Day we pause in recognition of members of the Australian Defence Force who made the ultimate sacrifice. Legacy works to support the families of Australian's veterans, providing the...

Are you in Toowoomba or surrounds? Great News! HIGA: Know Your Award Training is coming to your area soon! The Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (‘the HIGA’) will commence on the first full pay period on or after 4 May, 2020. In readiness for HIGA 2020, the...

Tabcorp are embarking on an exciting new project, across all brands, to improve the customer experience through upgraded communications equipment.  The change will see the installation of a new router and upgrades to Tabcorp’s internet services which will...

Easter Period Trading Guide Good Friday Eve (Thursday 9 April) On the Thursday before Good Friday, all liquor and gaming service must cease at 12 midnight. Patrons have until 12.30am to finish their drinks and be off the premises. Good Friday (10 April) On Good...

March is the time to keep Keno sales momentum going in your club and continue to work toward earning valuable Keno Champions League Points. Ken the Kraken - Keno’s fictitious animal brand ambassador - is a great way to showcase that the fun of Keno is all in the playing.