Government must act on Kenoland 21 February 2018 In September 2017, the Federal Parliament passed reforms related to on line gambling as part of amendments to the Interactive Gambling Act. At the time the Interactive Gambling Bill passed the Senate, Senator Hanson proposed an amendment to with the effect to prohibit “betting on the outcome of a lottery” (such as Lottoland). The response of the Government was to the effect that Senator Hanson’s proposition was beyond the scope of the bill, but that the Government would consult and examine the issue further. We understand that on behalf of the Government,
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AHA PUSHES FOR INTERACTIVE GAMBLING ACT REFORM
by Andy Young The Australian Hotels Association has joined forces with ClubsNSW to push for a ban on betting on the outcome of a lottery – effectively shutting down the Lottoland online gambling business. Lottoland enables punters to bet on the outcome of a lottery and recently launched a new ‘Kenoland’ product, which enables Australians to bet on the results of overseas Keno draws. The CEO of the AHA, Stephen Ferguson, told TheShout that he was encouraging the Government to amend the Interactive Gambling Act. “In September 2017, the Federal Parliament passed reforms related to on line gambling as part of amendments to
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E2017/133 – National Accommodation Hotels Division Declaration of Results for Uncontested Offices
Below are the results of the election for the following offices, conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 and the rules of the organisation. President (1) Candidate MOORE, Gregory Vice-President (1) Candidate DOUGLAS, John Secretary (1) No nomination received Representatives to National Board (5) Candidates DABNER, John Raymond DOUGLAS, John CAIRNS, Andrew As the number of nominations accepted did not exceed the number of positions to be filled, the above candidates were elected. A copy of the report is available from the organisation, branch or the AEC on request
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E2017/132 – National Board Declaration of Results for Uncontested Offices
Below are the results of the election for the following offices, conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 and the rules of the organisation. President (1) Candidate LEACH, Scott Senior Vice-President (1) Candidate BURNETT, Peter Vice-President (1) Candidate JUBB, Paul Secretary / Treasurer (1) Candidate WALLER, Colin As the number of nominations accepted did not exceed the number of positions to be filled, the above candidates were elected. A copy of the report is available from the organisation, branch or the AEC on request
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CALLS FOR BEER TAX INCREASE LABELLED ‘TREMENDOUSLY NAIVE’
Australia’s alcohol industry has dismissed a pre-Budget submission by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (Fare) as “tremendously naïve” and “misguided, lazy and flawed”. In its proposal Fare recommended volumetric tax changes to the Wine Equalisation Tax, an industry-wide 10 per cent increase on all alcohol tax as well as an increase in the tax rate on draught beer to bring it in line with the rates applied to packaged beer. However Stephen Ferguson, CEO of the Australian Hotels Association, told TheShouthe thought the Fare proposal was disappointing and naïve. “This demonstrates Fare’s one-size fits all approach to dealing with
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AHA WELCOMES FEDERAL COURT’S SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT UMPIRE
The Australian Hotels Association has welcomed this morning’s decision by the Federal Court to reject all union grounds in its appeal of the Fair Work Commission’s recent penalty rates decision. AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson said he was pleased the full bench of the Federal Court had backed the independent umpire’s original decision on penalty rates. Mr Ferguson said; “The Full Bench of the Federal Court upheld the principle that the Fair Work Commission was alone vested with the full responsibility for assessing all relevant matters and reaching all relevant conclusions in making its determinations.” “This decision upholds the long-standing
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AHA WELCOMES NEW HEAD OF TABCORP’S WAGERING AND MEDIA BUSINESS
The Australian Hotels Association National Executive has congratulated Adam Rytenskild on his appointment as the new head of Tabcorp’s wagering and media business. “The Association welcomes Adam Rytenskild’s appointment and looks forward to working closely with him on continuing to enhance the services our members provide their customers,” AHA National President Scott Leach said today. “He is well known to many in our industry as a talented executive who has the interests of hotels at heart in delivering outcomes which work for venues and for Tabcorp. “We are pleased he is taking over the helm of the
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AHA WELCOMES FWC PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT RULING
The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has welcomed the ruling by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) which will allows casual workers to demand a permanent full-time or part-time position. The FWC ruled that employees who work regular hours for over 12 months will be able to request a permanent job, although employers will be able to refuse the request on certain reasonable grounds. The AHA welcomed the ruling, with CEO Stephen Ferguson saying the announcement by the independent umpire was a ‘common-sense win’ for both employers and employees. “The Fair Work Commission agreed with the AHA submission that greater flexibility in
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AHA applauds FWC part-time employment decision
The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has welcomed today’s decision by the Fair Work Commission to introduce flexible part-time employment in the hospitality industry. AHA CEO Stephen Ferguson said today’s announcement by the independent umpire was a ‘common-sense win’ for both employers and employees. “The Fair Work Commission agreed with the AHA submission that greater flexibility in part-time employment would be in the interests of both employee and employer,” Mr Ferguson said. “The FWC found that the current part-time provision was close to being a ‘dead letter’ and unworkable. This has traditionally seen a low percentage of part-time workers across our
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AHA defends decision of independent umpire
Trade union United Voice has lodged an application for judicial review of the decision of the Fair Work Commission’s review of the Hospitality Industry (General) Award. The AHA will be defending the decision of the independent umpire. “The union is embarrassed its arguments before the independent Commission were rejected,” AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson said today. “The Commission found a lower Sunday penalty rate would increase the level and range of services offered in the hospitality sector with a consequent increase in employment. “After a three year transition from 1 July 2019, full time and part time employees will receive
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