Laws & Licensing

'Please don't Regulate us Out of Business'

In a recent speech at a national Australian Hotels Association (AHA) board lunch in Melbourne, managing director of Carlton & United Breweries John Pollaers paid tribute to an industry led by small businesses. [Read More...]

[Fri 19/11/2010 09:45:55]

AHA Questions whether 'Enough' is Enough

The AHA (NSW) has congratulated police on a recent operation targeting teen drunkenness and anti-social behaviour in Sydney's West, but expressed concern that underage drinkers were able to access alcohol at all. [Read More...]

[Fri 12/11/2010 11:30:19]

Glass Ban Overturned in Supreme Court

The Queensland Government is considering appealing against a Supreme Court decision in October to overturn a glass ban on a Townsville hotel. [Read More...]

[Wed 10/11/2010 11:17:28]

Licensees Praised over Liquor Accords

The NSW Government has acknowledged the efforts of the liquor industry in addressing alcohol-related issues in their local areas and praised the contribution of liquor accords. [Read More...]

[Mon 08/11/2010 12:10:51]

AHA seeks Collective Bargaining Deal

The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has applied to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) for permission to extend its scope in collectively bargaining with suppliers on behalf of its members. [Read More...]

[Fri 05/11/2010 02:04:02]

Liquor Laws into Unchartered Territory

The Northern Territory has unveiled the toughest alcohol reforms yet seen in Australia with police given unprecedented powers to restrict and ban off-premise consumers. [Read More...]

[Mon 01/11/2010 11:00:22]

City Denies Midnight Lockout

The City of Sydney is not looking to shut down Sydney's nightlife at midnight and has accused the media of running a 'negative campaign' against late night trading reforms. [Read More...]

[Wed 27/10/2010 10:41:22]

CCA Defends Mother On Tap

Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has explained its decision to offer energy drink Mother on tap by stating that this is simply a new way to dispense a non-alcoholic beverage to an existing market. [Read More...]

[Mon 25/10/2010 01:00:53]

Reform of Late Night Trading a 'Misdiagnosis': Opinion

Publican Andrew Jolliffe talks to TheShout about the City of Sydney Council's proposed changes to the Late Night Trading Development Control Plan (DCP) and the potential consequences for the industry. [Read More...]

[Mon 25/10/2010 01:19:26]

Sydney Pub Owners Join Forces

Industry concern over proposed changes to the Late Night Trading Development Control Plan (DCP) has continued to grow with Sydney hoteliers concerned the changes will create further uncertainty and financial instability. [Read More...]

[Mon 18/10/2010 02:55:13]

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