The AHA has welcomed the results of the latest National Household Survey. Media release.
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TAA: Help needed for hotels to deal with carbon tax
The accommodation sector is exposed to the proposed carbon tax and needs assistance to remain competitive. Media release.
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8/7/11 – Social costs of alcohol consumption ‘are vastly inflated’ (The Australian)
New research has found that claims of the negative community costs of alcohol have been routinely exaggerated by at least $10 billion per year, reports Chris Kenny in The Australian.
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15/6/11 – Accommodation sector ignored on updated Skilled Occupation List
Tourism Accommodation Australia is disappointed with the Government’s refusal to reinstate chefs to the Skilled Occupation List. View media release
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9/6/11 – AHA shares wine industry concern on alcohol floor price
The AHA has expressed concerns that a national alcohol floor price would devastate the wine industry. View media release
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Support for problem gamblers and their families
Gambling Help Online (www.gamblinghelponline.org.au) offers live counselling and email support from qualified, experienced counsellors for gamblers and their families, and a wealth of information for health professionals.
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3/6/11 – Hotels hit harder than most by wage increases
The $19.40 per week national wage increase announced today will have a disproportionate impact on the hotel industry, which is more exposed to higher penalty rates for night time and weekend work. Australian Hotels Association CEO Des Crowe said hotels would feel the impact of the increase at night time and on Sundays and public holidays, when employers must pay additional penalty wages. View media release
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Job Opportunity – Marketing & Events Executive
The AHA is seeking an energetic Marketing & Events Executive to drive and support the corporate sponsorship and events functions from its national office in Canberra. Click here for more information.
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Online Seminar available – Applying HIGA
A detailed online seminar explaining the application of the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2010 (HIGA) is now available. Click here to access the seminar and other HIGA assistance materials produced by the AHA with assistance from the Fair Work Ombudsman under the Shared Industry Assistance Projects grant scheme.
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13/5/11 – AHA to fight for access to Budget training initiatives
The Australian Hotel industry is facing a period of uncertainty regarding access to the major training initiatives announced in the Federal Budget. The Government’s Building Australia’s Future Workforce program includes $3 billion in funding over six years to maximise the productivity of the Australian workforce, yet the AHA fears the hospitality sector could miss out on the benefits.
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