
Stay informed on all the latest developments that affect you as a hospitality service provider in Queensland with the QHA Update
Digital Licence Update
Digital Licences are heading to Townsville for the next stage of the trial, then rolling out to the rest of Queensland in 2023. The department of transport and main roads are developing a business pack to support business owners to use and promote acceptance of the...
read moreComing out of Lockdown #2
As mentioned in a previous edition, I would like to offer you the opportunity for Queenslanders to download a complimentary copy of “Post Pandemic Thinking for Hospitality and Tourism.” As a proud and patriotic Aussie, I have spent almost my entire life my time in...
read moreHAMILTON ISLAND QHA GOLF CHALLENGE 18-20 July
It’s time to reconnect with industry colleagues and partners! The Queensland Hotels Association is inviting all AHA members and partners to participate in this exclusive 3-day event on Hamilton Island. With genuine networking opportunities, this was one of the...
read more6 April: Upcoming easing of restrictions from 1am Thursday 14 April 2022
The QHA is pleased to inform Members and Partners that from 1am Thursday 14 April 2022, the requirement to check-in and to be fully vaccinated in a range of venues and events will end. Venues include hotels, pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants; theme parks, casinos and...
read more17 March 2022: Queensland Disaster Recovery Assistance
A range of grants and loans have been made available to support businesses and communities.
read more17 March 2022: AUSTRAC Compliance Report Due
For gaming venues with 16 or more EGMs - your AUSTRAC compliance report for the 2021 calendar year is due by 31 March 2022.
read more17 March 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 more17 March 2022: QHA Employment Relations Conference 2022
TAB is celebrating Australia’s biggest day of sport & racing with the Big Day of Play.
read more17 March 2022: TAB Presents: Big Day of Play – Sat 19 March
TAB is celebrating Australia’s biggest day of sport & racing with the Big Day of Play.
read more17 March 2022: Say Hello To Solar Power
Our specialist solar technicians will guide you through the process of eliminating your nasty power bills.
read more17 March 2022: New Tab Training Platform Now Live
New TAB Training Platform for TAB Operators & Managers Tabcorp has launched a new easy-to-use training platform for all TAB operators across the network. The new platform will make it easier to access and undertake training and provides managers with...
read moreQHA Partners Offer Support to Members
The QHA has been contacted by many Partners offering support to members. Please contact your local reps for assistance. See the following information for any members who have been floodwater impacted and the link to QHA Corporate Members and Partners for...
read moreEasing of Restrictions in Queensland from 6pm Friday
From 6pm Friday 4 March 2022: Masks will no longer be required in hospitality venues for staff or customers. Masks are recommended whenever you can’t social distance. Venues and events will no longer have any density limits. Members will be aware that...
read moreManaging Employees During a Natural Disaster
The below advice is to assist QHA members and their employees who have been directly impacted by flooding or flood damage. My venue is unable to open due to flooding. What can I do? Employers may stand down employees where they cannot be usefully employed...
read moreSupport for Queenslanders Affected by Flooding
Many Queensland communities and businesses have been drastically impacted by the flooding disaster across the South East. The federal government has launched two assistance packages: the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) and the Disaster Recovery Payment...
read more17 Feb 2022 - Annualised Salaries – An Update!
It has been a while since proposed changes to annualised salary arrangements in the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (‘HIGA’) arising from the Fair Work Commission’s (‘FWC’) Four Yearly Review of Modern Awards (‘the Review’) have featured in our...
read more17 Feb 2022 - Queensland Welcomes Back International Tourists
On Monday 7th February 2022, the Prime Minister made the long-awaited announcement that international borders to tourists will open Monday 21 February. Currently, only Australian citizens, permanent residents and visitors from New Zealand, Japan, South...
read more17 Feb 2022 - Updated COVID Safe Checklist
COVID Safe Checklist—Vaccinated staff and patrons only The following businesses, activities, and undertakings that can only operate for staff and patrons that have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to operate in accordance with the COVID...
read more17 Feb 2022 - Skilled Visa Programs
Temporary Migrant visas update On 18 January 2022, the Australian Government announced the return to Australia of a range of temporary workers to support our pandemic recovery in critical roles. This includes: 43,000 international students have arrived in...
read more17 Feb 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 more17 Feb 2022 - Wage Subsidies Available For Employing Apprentices And Trainees
Have you secured the current wage subsidy opportunity as yet? Are you looking to start a new apprentice or trainee? Under the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) and Completing Apprenticeship Commencements (CAC) wage subsidies, any employer who...
read more17 Feb 2022 - Reduction In Excise For Draught Beer
The AHA Pre-Budget Submission for FY22-23 outlines that the industry is need of support to recover from multiple years of pandemic trading. Cost to the Australian Government is minimal and there are multiple indicators that a reduction in excise would...
read more17 Feb 2022 - New Online RSA/RSG Courses
The QHA Training Department has launched the long-awaited, revamped nationally recognised online SITHFAB002 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and SITHGAM001 Provide Responsible Service of Gambling (RSG) courses. Both courses now contain an...
read more17 Feb 2022 - Brisbane Pub Gives Away $1.2 Million Keno Jackpot
The Warner Tavern north of Brisbane has become the third Queensland hotel to give away a major jackpot in 2022 – a cash prize worth more than $1.2 million. The 10-spot Keno Classic jackpot went off on Saturday 5 February 2022 and was won by a mystery...
read more17 Feb 2022 - New TAB Training Platform Coming Soon
Training plays an important role in ensuring everyone understands their obligations before operating TAB equipment or selling TAB products and services. To help the retail network and make it easier to access and manage training, Tabcorp is introducing a...
read more17 Feb 2022 - Energy price hike – why, and what should I do?
Natural gas prices in Queensland have almost doubled over the past year from roughly $5/GJ to above $9/GJ (delivered commodity only). The rise is attributed to tightening of domestic supply/demand and the current Ukrainian border crisis which has sent...
read more17 Feb 2022 - Responsible Gambling Network Meeting (RGNET)
Relationships Australia Qld are proud to host the Brisbane and Redlands region RGNET. Speakers include: Victoria Thomson, Deputy Director-General Liquor, Gaming and Fair Trading; OLGR updates; Kedron Wavell Services Club update; and Gambling Help Service...
read more21 Jan 2022 - Nominations closing in 3 weeks
QHA Awards for Excellence are closing soon so make sure to get your nominations in now.
read more13 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
MyVenue’s Australian-built cloud-based technology provides hospitality venues with a fast, easy-to-use next-gen POS application.
read moreMyVenue: Next-Gen Hospitality POS & Mobile ordering
MyVenue is the fully integrated Australian next-gen cloud-based POS solution designed for hospitality venues
read moreCQ 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.
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