As featured in the latest edition of Bowler Magazine In Queensland, every Bowls Club that sells meals or unpackaged food under a Food Business Licence is required to have an accessible Food Safety Supervisor (FSS). The responsibility of the FSS is to ensure the safe handling of food within the Club. This is achieved by […]
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As featured in the latest edition of QHA Magazine There are various risks and challenges associated with operating a hotel business. Among the critical considerations for managing said risks is ensuring that you obtain adequate insurance for both the business and the premises, whether you use the premises under a leasing arrangement or own the
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As featured in the latest edition of Bowler Magazine I recently had a few questions from a Bowls Club about some members wanting to call a meeting to challenge a decision made by the Board. It is important to first distinguish the different types of general meetings that can be held by a Bowls Club, and
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As featured in the September edition of the QHA Magazine A vital component of operating a pub or hotel in the hospitality industry is the service of food and beverages. To ensure the safety and health of consumers, specific legislative requirements govern the application and issuance of good and hygiene licenses (Food Licences) which allow
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As featured in the July edition of the QHA Magazine When you purchase or establish a new licensed premises, as part of the relevant applications for liquor and gaming at your premises you are required to disclose to the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) sufficient information to allow the Commissioner to be satisfied
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As featured in the August edition of the QHA Magazine The Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Amendment Bill 2023 (the Bill) introduces notable changes to the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 (the Act) in the regulation of tobacco and smoking products. The changes are focused primarily to address public health concerns associated with
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As featured in the July edition of Bowler Magazine In recent times, an ongoing topic in the news revolves around the use of social media in business, which can be both advantageous and detrimental. Many of us have witnessed businesses that maintain excellent social media profiles, not only providing entertainment but also sharing information about
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As featured in the latest edition of the QHAMagazine With technological and sociological advancements, all retailers and providers have been forced to consider a revamp of their services and the mediums through which those services are provided to the public. This is no different for hotel operators, who have had to continue to evolve their
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As featured in the June edition of Bowler Magazine Gaming Clubs have become adept at ensuring their gaming rooms can remain operational with minimal disruption during renovation works. However, there may be occasions when a gaming licensee needs to close down their gaming room for an extended period or permanently, for reasons such as the
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As featured in the latest edition of the QHA Magazine If you are considering holding an event where you will be supplying liquor, but cannot accommodate for or prefer to hold this event at premises which are not part of the licensed area under your liquor licence, you will need to obtain a permit for
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