Stay informed on all the latest developments that affect you as a hospitality service provider in Queensland with the QHA Update
31 July: Queensland this is not a drill
We always acknowledged the inevitability that Queensland would have cases of COVID-19…
read moreSirromet: Stay & Learn Package
Take your wine knowledge to a new level with an all-inclusive stay and learn package.
read more31 July: Covid-19 Video Update from QHA
With COVID cases identified in Brisbane, it's time to concentrate on our precautions.
read more31 July: Managing a JobKeeper Eligible Employee Refusing Work
The JobKeeper scheme has presented some issues at the workplace throughout its operation
read moreJuly COVID-19 Update for Temporary Visa Holders
The QHA has been provided with important information on Visa holder requirements
read moreBreaking news: sit down with drinks
Patrons to be seated when drinking, says Chief Health Officer Dr Jeanette Young.
read moreTAB: Licensed Venue Fee Arrangement for August 2020
TAB and SKY will implement the following for the August billing period for each venue
read moreResponsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) 2020
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) 2020 will be held from 27 July – 2 August.
read more24 July: JobKeeper 2.0
Changes to the payment amounts, and more rigorous testing requirements for employer eligibility.
read more23 July: Maintain Your Compliance Vigilance for Stage 3 Trading
Considering the COVID-19 outbreaks in Victoria and New South Wales, and the opening of the Queensland border, it is important we remain vigilant in our compliance and safety to maintain the current Stage 3 easing of restrictions.
read moreSt George: Economic Update Thursday 23 July
Economist at St.George, Nelson Aston, talks about the latest on COVID-19 and shares their thoughts on the economic outlook and financial markets.
read moreFull Access to Safe Food Pro Application
Pay nothing for 2 months! Offer ends 31st August 2020
read moreBoost Keno with a Father's Day Promo
Want to give your customers more reasons to play their favourite game? Then why not book in one of Keno’s new customisable promotions in time for Father’s Day on Sunday 6 September? There are some great prize options that will put a big grin on dads’ faces including...
read moreKeno: Regional QLD Hotels in Winning Streak
A Western Queensland and North Queensland hotel have each given away 8-number jackpots during July, showing Keno is back making players smile again.
read moreEnergy Efficient Communities Program - Small Business Stream
The Morrison Government is delivering on its commitment to help small businesses lower their power bills and play their part in reducing Australia’s emissions.
read moreNew TAB App Featuring Venue Mode
The brand-new TAB app is set to launch next Tuesday and promises to introduce a huge range of new features and products to TAB app customers across Queensland! Undeniably one of the most exciting features to hit the TAB app will be Venue Mode. Venue Mode will drive...
read moreTCN: A Gift Card for the Industry
The Restaurant Gift Card and The Pub and Bar Gift Card launch exclusively in Woolworths at a time when the hospitality industry needs it the most.
read more16 July: Members to be Mindful of Industrial Instruments
As restrictions are progressively lifted, members should ensure that they continue to comply with modern award or workplace agreement terms that are not affected by the special arrangements currently in place because of COVID-19.
read more16 July: It's not Business as Usual - Focus on Maintaining Stage 3
Considering the COVID-19 outbreaks in Victoria and New South Wales, and the opening of the Queensland border, it is important we remain vigilant in our compliance and safety to maintain the current Stage 3 easing of restrictions.
read more16 July: The Pandemic is Far From Over
The QHA is eager to remind every member that although Queensland has had good results so far, the danger of an outbreak here in our state in ever-present. In fact, it is most probably inevitable.
read moreQHA 2020 Event Calendar
Start the Conversation: Getting Help is a Safe Bet
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) 2020 will be held from Monday 27 July – Sunday 2 August.
read more10 July: Employment Relations Webinar
In the second webinar for the new Employment Relations series titled Back To Basics, Employment Relations Advisor Lyndsay Balch, will be discussing statutory and best practice principles central to termination of employment.
read more10 July - Stage 3 Important Guidance
It is imperative that venues continue to trade compliantly and responsibly in Stage 3 - here are some guidelines to help
read moreReward Hospitality
Reward Hospitality Price Slash
read morePFD: Back to Business
Buy 10 cartons of any of the 11 listed products and receive 1 carton free! Offer available from 1st-31st July 2020.
read more10 July - Update from Bernie Hogan
As members will be aware, last weekend saw a significant shift in the restrictions for hospitality businesses in Queensland.
read moreQHA Gold Coast Hoteliers Meeting - All Welcome
QHA and PFD Food Services to host free regional meeting on the Gold Coast.
read moreme&u: Queenslanders are Tapping on to me&u
As part of the partnership with QHA, there is an exclusive rate-card available, extended until 30 July.
read more10 July: Changes to the Industrial Relations Act 2016 and Long Service Leave
The Queensland Parliament passed the Community Services Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 2020 on 17 June 2020.
read moreWork Health & Safety: Industrial Manslaughter Conviction
On 11 June 2020, in the Brisbane District Court, Australia’s first conviction and sentence for industrial manslaughter was handed down. The defendant, Brisbane Auto Recycling Pty Ltd, had on 3 April 2020 entered a guilty plea to one offence contrary to s34C of the...
read moreJuly: Approved Stage 3 Industry COVID Safe Plan and Checklists Now Available
QHA is pleased to advise that the amendments have been approved to our COVID Safe Industry Plan Hotels, Clubs, Night Clubs and Adult Entertainment STAGE 3 - 2020 (‘Plan’)
read moreQHA Classroom Based Training
The QHA Training Department is now reintroducing classroom-based training which was suspended during the COVID-19 emergency.
read more2 July STAGE 3: TRADING INFORMATION
On Tuesday the Premier announced the Stage 3 easing of restrictions will commence at midday Friday 3 July 2020, one week earlier than the original 10 July date.
read more2 July - Update from Bernie Hogan
Stage 3 has arrived a little early for our QHA Members due to the professional and diligent efforts right across the state in hotels and accommodation venues.
read moreLand Tax Relief Extended for Four Months
Treasurer Cameron Dick has confirmed the application deadline for the Palaszczuk Government’s land tax rebate will be extended for a further four months to help COVID-affected Queensland businesses Unite and Recovery for Queensland jobs. The Treasurer said...
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