
Stay informed on all the latest developments that affect you as a hospitality service provider in Queensland with the QHA Update
Beer Repackaging Exemptions Extended By ATO
The easing of rules allowing venues to repackage duty-paid kegged beer and cocktails for takeaway is being extended until 31 January next year. Venues previously had to have a manufacturer licence and pay additional excise duty on any beer repackaged into growlers,...
read moreProposed Ban on Single-Use Plastic Straws, Cutlery, Plates and Stirrers
The Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) Amendment Bill 2020 was introduced to enable a ban on the supply of single-use plastic straws, cutlery, plates and stirrers. The bill was referred to the Natural Resources, Agricultural Industry Development and...
read moreChange to Daily CCTV Equipment Check Time
From Friday 11 September, licensed venues required to operate CCTV
read moreAPB Kegs are Transitioning to CUB 1 October
Following the announcement that Carlton & United Breweries and Asahi Premium Beverages (APB) will combine under the CUB name, all APB keg products will transition to CUB & CUB Online from 1 October.
read moreKickstart your business with MAX Performance Solutions
The MAX Performance Solutions offer has been reshaped using valued industry feedback
read moreMoratorium on commercial lease evictions extended to end of 2020
Moratorium on evictions for commercial leaseholders has been extended to the end of 2020.
read more16 Sept: Reminder end of JobKeeper 1.0 - Start of JobKeeper 2.0
The QHA has developed several fact sheets and templates to explain the changes to JobKeeper 2.0
read moreTABCORP: Partner Communication
All TAB operators MUST be up to date with their training requirements before operating TAB equipment.
read moreUTOPIA Gaming Systems Welcomes Scott Dawson
UTOPIA Gaming Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Dawson as Head of Sales.
read moreWorkers Compensation Due for Renewal
Your accident insurance policy with WorkCover Queensland is now due for payment, prior to 30 September.
read moreThe Hotel School: Open Day 22-24th September
Come and talk with us in Brisbane about progressing your career fast. 22-24th September
read moreTap into the future of Hospitality with me&u
Tap into the future of Hospitality with me&u Just tap, order and pay. Why venues are tapping on: It’s your menu. Showcase your delicious offerings in a menu wrapped with your brand colours and logos. Works with your venue, just the way it is. You’re in control of real...
read more04 Sept: Venue COVID-19 Positive Case Response & Protocol
Pending a positive COVID-19 case at a venue The QHA has sought guidance from Queensland Health and Safe Work Australia on the process and protocols which may be required to be followed
read more4 Sept: JobKeeper Amendments Pass Parliament
The QHA has developed a JobKeeper fact sheet for members to explain the changes
read more4 September: Bernie Hogan - We are Prepared
The State has prepared for the eventuality of COVID-19 cases in line with the Australian Government’s policy of suppression rather than eradication
read moreNew Fatigue Guidelines
A new guide, preventing and managing fatigue related risk in the workplace,
read moreNew Keno Wheel Shows Customers How to Master the Game
Now that Keno is back, we are bringing old and new customers to the game through the launch of a fun educational campaign.
read more3 Sept: FREE Industrial Relations Education Project
The Employment Relations Department will be hitting the road over the next several months to deliver free IR training to Hospitality employers across Queensland
read moreQHA Customer Support Signage - Spread Good Vibes
Signage to assist venue staff manage customer COVID stress regarding providing Contact Tracing
read more27 August: Jobkeeper 2.0 Update
For the most up-to-date updates on the JobKeeper 2.0 read here.
read moreJuly Hotel Gaming Machine Tender Results
Results of the July 2020 gaming Machine Operating Authority Tender
read moreMinors working in Venues
There are a number of things minors (people under the age of 18) CAN and CANNOT do while working in licensed premises
read moreAll Staff Must Complete COVID Safe Training
OLGR compliance officers will be checking that all staff have completed the required COVID Safe Training Course.
read more28 August - Message to Members from Bernie Hogan
As an industry, we have an opportunity to prove we are following the correct procedures. We currently do not have any further restrictions
read moreRelationships Australia: Are you looking after yourself?
It takes a special kind of person to work in this industry. While meeting the needs of others, how do you meet your own?”
read more27 August: Your Questions Answered about JobKeeper
The ER Department at the QHA answers all the questions regarding JobKeeper
read moreSmartpay: Zero cost Eftpos
Pay Zero Eftpos fees with Smartpay - How much could you save?
read moreHotel School: Upskill in No Time
Short courses now available and online at The Hotel School.
read more12 August: JobKeeper... Take 2
Late last week the Government released some new details about how JobKeeper 2.0 will work
read moreReminder ID Scanning Required prior to a Public Holiday
Licensed venues within a Safe Night Precinct (SNP) must scan IDs from 10pm if you are authorised to sell alcohol after midnight on the following days:
read more11 August: Queensland Holds the Line
it is important we remain vigilant in our collection of every person’s accurate contact tracing details
read moreTabcorp: Upcoming Retail Compliance Training Changes
Tabcorp will be introducing a new single e-learning retail compliance training program called TAB Compliance Training,
read moreTabcorp Operator ID Numbers Coming in September
From September, Tabcorp will be introducing new Tabcorp Operator Identification (ID) Numbers for TAB operators across the retail network.
read moreTownsville Pub Makes Towers Man $1.5 Million Richer
North Queensland pubs continue to be the state’s Keno hot spots with a Charters Towers man wining more than $1.5 million at Townsville’s The Sun Hotel.
read moreBoost Keno with New Venue Promo Prizes
The best time to reboot Keno in your venue is now, thanks to the launch of some exciting new prizes
read moreOLGR helping you ‘Spread the word, not the virus’
To support licensees in guiding patrons to understand the rules and restrictions, OLGR has created a positive social media campaign to, ‘Spread the word, not the virus’.
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