The Commonwealth Bank reports a $7.3 billion half year profit, as other corporates feel the impact of COVID-19. But the market’s reaction to CBA’s result has been interesting. Also today: A stunning contraction in the British economy Wages growth in Australia slows to its weakest level in 23 years And cyber security laws come under the spotlight Plus an interview with Australian Hotels Association CEO Stephen Ferguson about the plight of the hotels sector.
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AHA appointed to lead IR reform for accommodation and hospitality industries
The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has been appointed by the Federal Government as the peak Accommodation and Hospitality industry body to lead the sectors contribution and guidance in two key working groups tasked with overhauling Australia’s industrial relations system. AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson said having Australia’s peak accommodation and hospitality industry body as the lead organisation for the sector, was a unique opportunity to reform Australia’s employment law system which has rightly been described as no longer fit for purpose. “For decades the AHA and its subsidiary Tourism Accommodation Australia, has shown itself to be the sectors leader as a
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Revamp of 457 visa system needs to recognise hospitality industry’s specific needs and protect regional Australia
18 April 2017 Australia’s peak hospitality body, the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) called on the Federal Government to consider the specific needs of the hospitality sector in the design of a new temporary working visa system, following the announcement today by Prime Minister Turnbull that the current 457 visa system would be scrapped. AHA said that while full details were not currently available it was important that the Government recognise the specific skilled labour needs of the hospitality sector as it was currently undergoing its largest ever expansion. “The hospitality industry is growing at unprecedented rates at the present and
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New AHA President discusses the state of the hotel industry
Long-serving AHA NSW President Scott Leach was unanimously elected as the AHA’s new national President earlier this month. AHA NSW Hotel News’ Jason Bartlett spoke to Mr Leach about the challenges of his new role. HN: Scott, congratulations on being elected as national president of the Australian Hotels Association, how did it feel? Just let me say at the outset that I was extremely humbled by the support of my colleagues across Australia. I look forward to working with the various AHA teams’ right across the nation over the coming year, as we continue to advocate for what is best
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AHA National Awards for Excellence – winners announced
Media Release Monday 19 September, 2016 The shining stars of Australia’s hospitality and accommodation industry were honored in a glittering national function held on the Gold Coast in Queensland last night.Over 460 people gathered at the Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence dinner, held at the RACV Royal Pines Resort. Among the highlights was the induction of Melbourne-based liquor industry stalwart, Gordon Broderick, into the Johnnie Walker Hall of Fame. Mr Broderick has filled the role of executive director of the Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia since its formation in 1982, and was involved in key industry roles
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Awards and Media Release.
Australian Hotels, More than just a drink and a flutter
An overview of the Australian Hotels Industry. The Australian hotels industry is a significant contributor to the Australian economy and plays a pivotal role in providing entertainment to millions of patrons. Australian Hotels, More than just a drink and a flutter
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PaTH programme a great initiative
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 young job seekers to move off welfare and into employment. AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson said, “Previous employment programmes had not quite lined up the needs of young job seekers with the needs of business”. “Minister Michaelia Cash has taken the time to discuss with employers the best way of getting young Australians into employment.” “The PaTH Programme delivers a package that will really help our hotels help young people who may not be quite job ready”.
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Hotels welcome small business tax concessions
The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has commended the Government’s announcement that the small business entity annual turnover threshold will be increased from $2 million to $10 million from 1 July and that the corporate tax will decrease by 1%. AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson said, “The previous threshold of $2 million for immediate deductions was welcomed last year; however the lifting of the threshold to $10 million will enable far more hotels to invest and grow”. “The 1% reduction in the corporate tax rate for small business will really help small to midsized hotels”. “Hotels operate in the highly competitive
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Illegal Offshore Wagering Review
AHA today welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s response to the review of illegal offshore wagering as delivered by the Hon Barry O’Farrell. AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson said, “Importantly, the Government recognised the need for consumer protections for online gambling and the need to strengthen existing laws against illegal operators.” “The decision to maintain the prohibition of ‘online in play’ gambling will be welcomed by the vast majority of Australians.” “‘Click to call’ in play betting is clearly a breach of the intent of the Interactive Gambling Act and the Government is commended for its intention to block
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The alcohol-domestic violence myth
Putting more liquor outlets in a municipality does not, in fact, lead to a higher incidence of domestic violence. The City of Casey in outer suburban Melbourne is concerned because, despite having high levels of domestic violence, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation has approved construction of a Dan Murphy’s packaged liquor outlet in the municipality. According toThe Age the proposal to establish the bottle shop in a “family violence hot spot” has sparked calls for an overhaul of liquor licensing approvals. The newspaper says the City of Casey experienced the highest number of family violence incidents of
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