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24 May Posted by in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Liquor licence freeze in parts of Sydney

A liquor licence freeze has been in place in the Kings Cross, Oxford St/Darlinghurst, and CBD South precincts of the City of Sydney local government area since 25 June 2009. The freeze was extended in June 2012 to allow time for research into the cumulative impact of licensed premises in NSW to be completed. In […]

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24 May Posted by in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Expiry of RSA/RCG certificates

Expiry dates of paper RSA/RCG certificates announced The expiry dates of paper RSA and RCG certificates over the next five years has been announced. Your employees who work in roles that require them to have an RSA or RCG qualification (eg licensee or approved manager or bar staff), will have to complete a new RSA/RCG […]

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26 Apr Posted by in Industry News | Comments Off

RSA Training

Licensees, approved managers and their staff involved in the sale, supply and service of alcohol in restaurants, function centres, pubs, clubs and other venues in NSW must have a responsible service of alcohol (RSA) certificate. This is aimed at reducing intoxication levels and binge drinking, and associated anti-social behaviour and violence. RSA training is conducted […]

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21 Apr Posted by in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Visas for Chefs and Cooks- where to now?

Many of our hospitality industry clients will be anxious to see what occupations the Government’s new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) will include.  On 8 February 2010, the Minister for Immigration, the Hon. Senator Chris Evans, announced the replacement of the current Skilled Occupation List (SOL) in the second half of 2010, with a new list of targeted […]

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14 Apr Posted by in Industry News | Comments Off

Small Bars Legislation Introduced to Parliament

Minister for Hospitality, George Souris, on 20 February 2013, introduced legislation to allow a new category of liquor licence specifically for small bars. Known as the Liquor Amendment (Small Bars) Bill 2013, the initiative is part of the NSW Government’s strategy to reduce alcohol-related violence in Kings Cross and to allow people throughout NSW to […]

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14 Apr Posted by in What We Offer | Comments Off

Hotel- General Bar (Small Bar Licence)

A Small Bar Licence is suited to venue operators who want to operate a bar but do not want to operate gaming machines or offer takeaway liquor sales. For premises to be made the subject of a Small Bar Licence, the primary purpose of the premises must be that of selling liquor (i.e. operating as […]

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14 Apr Posted by in Industry News | Comments Off

Human Resource Management

Service Industry Legal Services understands that employers in the hospitality industry need cost effective human resource management services without compromising quality. Contact us for assistance with: Developing and implementing policies and systems to attract, reward and retain the right people. Developing job descriptions, employment contracts, recruitment policies and induction programs. Developing employee manuals and employment […]

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14 Apr Posted by in What We Offer | Comments Off

Unfair Dismissal Protection for Employers

Service Industry Legal Services understands the crippling effect of unmeritorious unfair dismissal claims. Service Industry Legal Services acts only for employers who require competent, professional advice and representation. The principal solicitor, Dru Gillan, has had many years experience handling unfair dismissal claims and union disputes on behalf of Woolworths Ltd and several other high profile retailers and […]

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14 Apr Posted by in Industry News | Comments Off

Illegal Workers- How to ensure your employees are entitled to work in Australia

It is an offence to knowingly aid or abet an illegal worker to work in Australia. To help guard against potential prosecution for employing illegal workers you need to be vigilant. Employers have the right to request proof from their employees (or prospective employees) that they are entitled to work in Australia. In years gone […]

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