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Time to tackle inequality by increasing the minimum wage: ACTU 5/13/2016

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) will continue its fight for a $30 a week increase to the minimum wage at the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review.

2016 Budget to drive future tourism growth and boost economy 5/13/2016

The Coalition Government recognises that tourism is one of five super-growth sectors that will create new jobs and growth in the economy over the next decade. Tourism now accounts ...

Investments in tourism will attract visitors and create jobs 5/6/2016

The Government's investment in tourism in the Budget will help Australia to attract more international visitors and support jobs and growth in businesses in the sector, the Australian ...

AHA commends PaTH programme a great initiative for young job seekers 5/6/2016

The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has commended the Government’s announcement of an innovative $752 million Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) Programme aimed at helping ...

Unions politicking, allow Fair Work to reform hospitality award: AHA 4/29/2016

It's time for the unions to stop politicking and allow the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to do its job in reforming the Hospitality Industry (General) Award for the benefit of workers ...

Flinders Island project awarded $40,000 Tourism Infrastructure grant 4/29/2016

The Minister for Tourism and International Education, Senator Richard Colbeck and the Member for Bass, Andrew Nikolic, recently announced a $40,000 grant for Flinders Island under ...

Anzac Day long weekend an opportunity for a little holiday: TTF 4/22/2016

The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) is encouraging Australians to use the upcoming Anzac Day long weekend as an opportunity to break out of the usual routine and explore ...

Australian hotels embrace connectivity with 96% offering 'free' Wi-Fi 4/15/2016

An industry wide survey of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels and serviced apartments by Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) has revealed that 96% of Australian hotels surveyed* offer some ...

Melbourne’s retail and hospitality sectors booming 4/8/2016

Melbourne's retail and hospitality sectors are booming, creating jobs, economic growth and a buzzing international city.

7 easy ways to impress your hotel guests 4/1/2016

When I say 'easy,' I really mean 'cheap' because nothing is easy in hospitality.

Unions disappointed by govt being out of touch with penalty rates 4/1/2016

The Federal Opposition’s recent submission to the Fair Work Commission in support of penalty rates has highlighted just how out of touch the Prime Minister and his ministers are with ...

Aussies holidaying at home will help hit 2020 tourism targets 3/18/2016

The Australian tourism industry’s continuing run of record breaking numbers confirms the industry as one of the five key super-growth sectors for the next decade.

TAA welcomes review of 'backpacker tax' to maintain tourism growth 3/18/2016

Australia's peak accommodation body, Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA), has welcomed the announcement on 16 March 2016 by the Minister for Tourism, Senator Richard Colbeck, that ...

Overseas visitors break records with highest-ever growth in spending 3/4/2016

Australian tourism exports are breaking records as international visitors are spending more and staying longer.

WA lags behind other states in international visitors and spend 3/4/2016

Western Australia continues to lag behind other States in the international tourism stakes, recording the lowest growth in international visitor numbers in the country and a fall in ...

Cairns restaurant faces court for underpaying overseas worker $33,000 2/26/2016

The operators of a restaurant in Cairns are facing Court for allegedly short-changing an overseas worker more than $33,000 over a period of almost three years.

7 things to look for in a restaurant employee 2/19/2016

Hiring restaurant staff is as integral to success as the right menu. So here are 7 ingredients to seek in your staff roster.

NSW smoke-free outdoor dining provides breath of fresh air for diners 2/19/2016

Six months into smoke-free outdoor dining in NSW and NSW Health has reported public support and levels of compliance are high.

Australian wine sector contributes $40.2 billion to national economy 2/19/2016

Independent economic research commissioned by Wine Australia has quantified the direct and indirect contribution of the Australian wine sector to the national economy.

NSW liquor licence freeze extension gives business certainty 2/12/2016

The NSW Government will extend the freeze on new liquor licences in the Kings Cross and Sydney CBD Entertainment Precincts for a further year to allow the upcoming statutory review ...

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