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...

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...

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...

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...

A range of grants and loans have been made available to support businesses and communities.

For gaming venues with 16 or more EGMs - your AUSTRAC compliance report for the 2021 calendar year is due by 31 March 2022.

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.

TAB is celebrating Australia’s biggest day of sport & racing with the Big Day of Play.

TAB is celebrating Australia’s biggest day of sport & racing with the Big Day of Play.

Our specialist solar technicians will guide you through the process of eliminating your nasty power bills.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What to do if your business is affected by a confirmed COVID-19 Case

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.

From 1am Sunday 2 January 2022 face masks will be required in all indoor settings across Queensland.

National Cabinet met on 30.12.21 and agreed on a consistent, nation-wide definition of a close contact and the associated isolation periods.