Stay informed on all the latest developments that affect you as a hospitality service provider in Queensland with the QHA Update
13 Jan 2022 : Businesses Affected by a confirmed case of COVID-19
What to do if your business is affected by a confirmed COVID-19 Case
read more13 Jan 2022: 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 more12 Jan 22: Employees Required to Isolate / Quarantine
When is an employee required to quarantine and what leave is available to them?
read moreMyVenue - Hospitality POS Specialists Joins QHA
BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND -- Australian hospitality point-of-sale (POS) and mobile ordering specialist. MyVenue have become Queensland Hotels Association corporate members. MyVenue’s Australian-built cloud-based technology provides hospitality venues with a fast,...
read moreMyVenue: Next-Gen Hospitality POS & Mobile ordering
MyVenue is the fully integrated Australian next-gen cloud-based POS solution designed for hospitality venues
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CQ Pubs Give Away 2022's First Big Keno Jackpots
A pub in Central Queensland has become the state’s first pub to give away a 10-spot Keno jackpot in 2022 – a cash prize worth $1.2 million, following hot on the heels of 2022’s first 9-spot jackpot
read more01.01.22 Face Masks Required for all Patrons in Hospitality Venues
From 1am Sunday 2 January 2022 face masks will be required in all indoor settings across Queensland.
read more31 Dec 21: COVID-19 Definition Updates and Implications
National Cabinet met on 30.12.21 and agreed on a consistent, nation-wide definition of a close contact and the associated isolation periods.
read more23 Dec 21: COVID-19 Update - Face Mask Requirements
Face mask requirements for hospitality staff commence From 5am, Thursday 23 December, masks will be required for hospitality staff across Queensland. Hospitality venues Masks must be worn by hospitality staff who are interacting with patrons. Patrons are not required...
read more16 Dec: Dealing with COVID into the future
From 1 January 2022, there will be changes to what you need to do if your business comes into contact with a COVID-19 case. The information about the changes (including contact definitions) is available HERE Many variables may impact the process: In the event of a...
read more16 Dec: Mandatory Vaccination Commences Friday 17 December
As you will be aware, from 5am tomorrow (17 December) the Public Health and Social Measures Linked to Vaccination Status Direction (‘Direction’) will take effect. See the Direction HERE Unvaccinated people will be unable to attend hospitality venues such as hotels,...
read more16 December: 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 more15 Dec 21: Xmas and New Year's Public Holidays
QHA members should note that this year the four days between Saturday 25 December 2021 and Tuesday 28 December 2021 are public holidays. This is because the Holidays Act 1983 (Qld) provides that when Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day falls on a weekend there...
read moreKeno: Ipswich Pub Helps customer retire with Keno win
Falvey’s Grand Hotel in Ipswich has helped one of its regular customers bring forward his plans for retirement after winning a major Keno jackpot on 30 November. The south-east Queenslander won an 8-spot Mega Millions jackpot at his local pub, taking home $165,741....
read more15 Dec 21: Mandatory Vaccination Templates Kit
Over recent days and weeks the Employment Relations Department has provided a range of information regarding the Queensland Government’s mandatory vaccination announcement on 9 November 2021, and the ‘Public Health and Social Measures linked to vaccination status...
read moreStreamlining and Strengthening Pacific Labour
The next stage of reforms to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, providing a single, streamlined program that will benefit employers, workers, and our Pacific family. CLICK HERE FOR MORE...
read moreLive Music Australia grants end soon
The Live Music Australia program is a competitive grants opportunity for small to medium sized venues that support quality original Australian live music. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ...
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Coming out of Lockdown (With help)!
As a member of QHA download your copy of the eBook (FOR FREE).
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Business support programs
The revitalised Back to Work program is supporting Queensland employers who hire an eligible jobseeker. Payments of up to $20,000 are available to eligible employers.
read moreBupa Health Insurance Consultations
Queensland Hotels Association are pleased to announce that we have renewed our benefits with Bupa Australia to provide all QHA member venues with an exciting and exclusive corporate health...
read moreVaccination Posters
Three A4 poster options to download and print for your venue. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CLICK...
read more3 Dec: Mandatory Vaccination Update
Dear QHA Members and Partners, Further to earlier ER Bulletins about the Queensland Government vaccination mandate applying from 17/12/21, the QHA is pleased to provide the follow updates: Chefs and vaccination A chef working in a hotel, pub, club, tavern, bar,...
read more26 Nov 21: QLD Hospitality Industry - Mandatory Vaccination Update
As all members will be aware, the Queensland Government has announced that from 17 December, unvaccinated people will be unable to attend hospitality venues such as hotels, pubs, clubs, taverns, bars, restaurants or cafes. This includes patrons and employees. The...
read moreHospitality Venue Staff and Patrons must be Fully Vaccinated by 17 December
The QHA is aware that there are still many areas requiring clarification. We are engaged with all relevant levels and departments of government to get the correct information for your businesses asap.
read more17 Nov 21 - Mandatory Vaccination
Further to earlier communications from the QHA, The Premier of Queensland, the Hon Annastacia Palaszczuk, MP announced on 9 November that from 17 December 2021, all staff and patrons in hospitality venues are to be fully vaccinated. This announcement will be contained...
read moreKeep an eye out for KENO Survey and have your say
Keno wants to hear what its Queensland hotel partners think about Keno to better understand its relationship with venues and how it can improve its products and services.
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MAX presents Success Week
22 – 26 November is Success Week at MAX, which is all about sharing information with our customers and the broader industry to help you and your team make better decisions for your business.
read moreQLD Skilled Migration Program Now Open
The Queensland Skilled Migration Program is currently open.
read more18 Nov 21: Orders to Stop Sexual Harassment
In the 17 September edition of QHA Update, members were provided with information regarding changes arising from the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 (‘Amendment Act’). To read this article, click HERE. The Amendment Act amended...
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Your Mates launch new campaign ‘Mateship Month’
Running over November, Mateship Month aims to ‘inspire and remind’ punters to be good mates through a series of content and competitions, including a ‘year of beer’ giveaway.
read moreNLR: Water Damage in Hospitality
In a hotel or hospitality venue, flooding & water damage can create a real big inconvenience,
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MBA Lawyers - Vaccine Mandate
The “Queensland’s Public Health Measures linked to vaccine status – a plan for 80% and beyond” (https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/220377/DPC7976-Vaccine-status-plan.pdf) was released on 9 November 2021. The plan outlines the measures that will...
read moreGrub Lab Saves Christmas with the launch of Santagram
SYDNEY, 15TH NOVEMBER 2021: Innovative hospitality tech company, Grub Lab is creating a Christmas to remember after a year to forget, by launching Augmented Reality (AR) Santa photos. ‘Santagram’ will allow 100,000 families attending hospitality venues in the lead up...
read more11 Nov 21: HOSPITALITY VENUE STAFF AND PATRONS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED BY 17 DECEMBER
The Queensland Government has announced that from 17 December, unvaccinated people will be unable to: Attend hospitality venues such as hotels, pubs, clubs, taverns, bars, restaurants or cafes. Attend indoor entertainment venues such as nightclubs, live music venues,...
read more14 Oct 21: Covid Trading Restrictions Updated Information
All of Queensland is currently trading under the same conditions, with additional mask requirements in place for South East Queensland.
read more14 Oct 21 - Part-Time Employment FAQ's
The QHA’s ER Team has recently been receiving a high volume of enquiries about part-time employment under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 ('HIGA').
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