What impact are smoking bans having on business?
Smoking bans have been enacted to prevent the harmful effects of second hand smoke and to stop the normalisation of social smoking.…
Fair Work to randomly audit Adelaide foodservice operators
The Fair Work Ombudsman will be auditing up to 125 businesses in Adelaides CBD and North Adelaide as part of a new…
Opera Kitchen on notice for staff underpayments
Opera Kitchen, located on the lower concourse of the Sydney Opera House, is being monitored by the Fair Work Ombudsman for staff…
OLGR to host community engagement events around safe alcohol consumption
The Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing will be holding a number of free events for the hospitality industry at various locations…
Propped up lockout law figures may not reflect full picture: study
According to a study by University of Adelaide law lecturer Dr Mark Giancaspro, the introduction of SA's lockout laws might not be…
Victoria to introduce smoke free outdoor dining in 2017
Victorias heath minister, Jill Hennessy has announced that all outdoor dining areas in the state will become smoke free as of August…
Sydney’s Inner West bars to trial lockout laws
Ten venues in Sydneys Inner West have signed up to a voluntary six month lockout law trial.
Hugos Lounge Kings Cross enters voluntary administration
Once one of Sydneys most vibrant inner city hotspots, Hugos Lounge Kings Cross will be closing its doors for good after being…
Imperial Hotel Erskineville ordered to shut for second time
The Imperial Hotel Erskineville has been ordered to shut for a second time due to ongoing licence breaches.
Fair Work Commission cuts penalty rates
The Fair Work Commission yesterday announced a 25 percent cut in penalty rates on Sundays for casual employees.