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Be prepared - wage rate changes effective 1 July 2016 6/30/2016

A new National Minimum Wage comes into effect from the first pay period on or after tomorrow, July 1.

New online refresher training for NSW liquor and gaming workers 6/24/2016

From 21 June 2016, the State’s 400,000 liquor and gaming workers can renew their competency cards and undertake refresher training online as part of a new NSW Liquor & Gaming initiative ...

Accommodation industry investment boost for Victoria: AAA 6/24/2016

Confidence to invest in hotels, motels and other tourism accommodation businesses in Victoria is set to be restored following a significant legislative change.

Aussies slam government's hidden holiday tax: TTF survey 6/24/2016

MORE than 80 per cent of voters say Australia’s hidden $1 billion holiday tax should be slashed or invested directly into the tourism industry to support economic growth and more ...

Legal definition of casual employee a crucial IR reform: ACTU 6/24/2016

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) sees the introduction of an objective test to determine the definition of a casual employee as having a fundamentally positive impact ...

TAS tourism spending reaches all time high of $2 billion 6/17/2016

Tasmanians have two billion reasons to celebrate our tourism industry with visitor spending topping $2 billion for the first time in history, according to the latest Tasmanian Visitor ...

Brisbane café paid barista $10 an hour: Fair Work Ombudsman 6/17/2016

A Brisbane café which paid a young barista as little as $10 an hour has been cautioned over its workplace practices.

Youth unemployment remains high, decreasing full time employment: ACTU 6/17/2016

Recent jobs figures show jobs growth continues to flat-line, as youth unemployment and underemployment remain unacceptably high.

Small hospitality businesses to benefit from Fed Budget tax cuts 6/17/2016

Company tax cuts for small business and incentives to hire young Australians will boost the confidence of small hospitality businesses and allow them to grow, according to peak ...

Are you in for a share of $2 million? 6/10/2016

The Fair Work Ombudsman is on the hunt for thousands of workers owed a total of more than $2 million by their former employers.

Australian wines win big at international wine competitions 6/10/2016

Australian wines continue to succeed at international wine competitions, taking out the second highest number of awards at the International Wine Challenge and becoming its first ...

7 Great Apps for Restaurant Managers 6/9/2016

As a restaurant manager anything that makes your life easier has to be taken seriously, especially if it can all be stored in a device you probably carry around in your pocket anyway. ...

Minimum wage rise not enough for lowest paid Australians: ACTU 6/3/2016

The Turnbull Government’s failure to strongly advocate for a raise in the minimum wage is a glaring and potentially costly omission, as the Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently ...

Fair Work Ombudsman spot checks 250 NSW businesses 6/3/2016

The Fair Work Ombudsman is auditing up to 250 businesses across the Mid-Western and Northern regions of NSW as part of a new campaign.

How to get a positive online review from your customers 6/3/2016

All the advertising in the world can fall flat and leave your rooms or tables empty if your message isn’t right, but one online review can change everything.

Melbourne restaurant short-changes cook more than $10,000 5/27/2016

An international student working as a cook at a Melbourne restaurant was underpaid more than $10,000 because the owner believed he was inexperienced and had agreed to a lower wage ...

Penalty rates debate should focus on facts: Ai Group 5/27/2016

The Ai Group clarifies facts on the penalty rates debate.

Top 5 habits of a great restaurant manager 5/27/2016

Often when we think of great restaurants and what makes them great, chefs are the first things that spring to mind.

Govt injects $50M into wine industry’s recovery plan 5/27/2016

The Winemakers’ Federation of Australia and Wine Grape Growers Australia (WGGA) have welcomed a major injection of funds – $50m over the forward estimates – to grow demand and ...

Tips for opening a restaurant 5/20/2016