Stay informed on all the latest developments that affect you as a hospitality service provider in Queensland with the QHA Update
Gaming Machine Operating Authorities - Recent Tender Sale Results
The results of the most recent (November 2020) tender are as follows:
read moreGreat offer on Bupa Comprehensive Car Insurance!
A special offer is available for our customers regarding comprehensive car insurance!
read moreDonate with CashConnect ATM
Banktech, has begun converting many of its 2,500 CashConnect ATM Plus devices to easily donate to charities.
read more11th January: New restrictions
Still some restrictions being implemented until 1am Friday 22nd January, 2020.
read moreBundaberg Rum - Raising The Bar
Bundaberg Rum is Raising the Bar with an $11.5million fund
read more15 January: 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 moreBrand New Showroom for Konami in Queensland!
We’re very excited to announce that our new Queensland showroom is ready! We look forward to hosting you and showcasing our latest products of 2021 very soon. The new address of Konami’s Queensland Showroom is: Suite 101, Building 10 Freeway Office Park...
read moreSKY Retail Commercial Model
Tabcorp are pleased to announce the continuation the new SKY Retail Commercial Model, which was introduced to our partnered venues in 2020. Phase 2 of the Sky Retail Commercial Model commences from 1 January 2021, and will deliver the following to venues: Reduction to...
read more15 Jan: Changes to unpaid parental leave and compassionate leave entitlements
Employees will now be able to take up to 30 days of their unpaid parental leave, as flexible UPL
read more8 Jan: Three Day Lockdown - Greater Brisbane Area
The Queensland Government has announced a three day lockdown, from 6pm tonight (8 January) until 6pm Monday (11 January) for the Greater Brisbane area.
read more18th December: And That's a Wrap
This Update will be the last scheduled official QHA communication for 2020.
read moreOneMusic Fees Update
Details on fee relief from your OneMusic Licence fee can be found here
read moreGaming Venues - Excluded Persons Report Due 18 January 2021
Gaming venues are reminded that the required Report on Exclude Persons is due by 18 January. The online link opens for submitting the excluded persons report on 1 January. The online link will allow you to report your gaming exclusions data for the period...
read moreMarch Gaming Tax Deferral Extended To June 2021
QHA representation resulted in the deferral of the March 2020 gaming machine taxes. The initial deferral to February 2021 has been extended until June 2021. QHA will continue to make representations for a complete waiver of the March 2020 gaming...
read moreWe’re After Workers To Give It A Go
Loads of Queensland tourism and hospitality businesses are looking for staff right now. From chic cafes in Coolangatta to rainforest retreats in Cape York, we’re after workers to give it a go. The Queensland Government is working closely with the tourism...
read more17 Dec: Christmas & New Year Trading Hours and Conditions Guidelines
Please find a detailed breakdown of Trading hours and conditions guide lines for Christmas and New Years period.
read more17 Dec: Industry Covid Safe Plan Update
We expect our new Covid Plan by Queensland Health to be available early in the new year.
read moreRhinoplay Secret to Get Families into your Pub
But it’s the pubs that welcome families with a play area that has the parents coming back.
read moreHotel industry mourns passing of John Thorpe, AM
The hotel industry is mourning the loss of an industry giant.
read more19 Nov: Stage 5 Trading Update
Our Industry is currently operating under the Stage 5 trading conditions - effective since 4pm on 17 November 2020.
read moreWhat are you really Buying them? OLGR Campaign
OLGR is seeking the support of hotels across Queensland to help raise awareness of the risks of supplying alcohol to under 18s by promoting the ‘What are you really buying them?’ campaign.
read moreOLGR's New Online Hub
New online hub to improve application process for individual Liquor & Gaming Licence Applications & Renewals
read more19 Nov: JobMaker Hiring Credit Passes Parliament
On 6 October 2020, the government announced, as part of the 2020–21 Budget, the JobMaker Hiring Credit.
read moreChristmas & New Year Trading Hours and Conditions Guidelines
Please check here for the Christmas & New Year Trading Hours and Conditions Guidelines
read moreQueensland State General Election Wrap
QUEENSLAND STATE GENERAL ELECTION 2020 RESULTS - On Saturday, 31 October 2020, the Queensland 2020 State General Election was held.
read more26 Oct: Stage 4 Trading Update
Stage 4 of Queensland’s Roadmap to easing restrictions came into effect from 1 October 2020 – see the Roadmap
read more26 Oct: Melbourne Cup Trading Guidelines
What time can I open on Melbourne Cup Day? On Melbourne Cup Day, 3 November 2020, or any other day for that matter, venues can open earlier than their approved trading hours for the provision of non-licensed trade from 7am. However, the sale and supply of liquor can...
read moreBlitz on Unlicensed Electrical Work
The Queensland Government is stepping up its blitz on unlicensed operators advertising through online marketplaces to do electrical tasks illegally.
read more23 Oct: Wage Theft is a Criminal Offence in Queensland
Wage Theft as a criminal offence in QLD - read more to discover what is wage theft and how this affects you.
read moreStage 4 Trading and Beyond
There has been an easing of some of trading restrictions - CLICK HERE for the roadmap
read moreAustralia Raising the Bar
“Raising the Bar” is Diageo’s global programme to support pubs, bars and clubs re-open, If you would like support from the fund please apply
read moreFederal Budget Delivers for Business
The Federal Budget was delivered this week and classified COVID-19 as the most severe economic crisis in Australia since the Great Depression.
read moreJobKeeper 2.0 – ‘Are You Covered’ Survey
It would be greatly appreciated if you could take a couple of minutes to complete our survey,
read moreBoosting Apprenticeships (Wage Subsidies)
In a budget announcement, the Government has announced the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy to support employers to take on new apprentices and trainees.
read more2 October: Further Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions
There has been a further easing of some of the Stage 3 trading restrictions - CLICK HERE for the roadmap
read more2 October: New Public Health Directive
The Chief Health Officer Public Health has released a Directions Update
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