How does your alcohol marketing stack up?

The ABAC responsible alcohol marketing code exists to ensure that alcohol advertising does not conflict with, or detract from, responsible and moderated merchandising and use of alcohol. It also works to discourage underage drinking. Under the code, advertisements for alcohol beverages must: present a mature, balanced and responsible approach to the consumption of alcohol beverages not have … Read more How does your alcohol marketing stack up?

Easter Trading

The Law states that on Good Friday (April 19), you can sell or supply alcohol from 10am to midnight only in conjunction with a meal (in a part of the premises ordinarily set aside for dining if the meal is prepared, served and intended to be eaten on the premises) and patrons can purchase alcohol … Read more Easter Trading

Labour Hire Licensing Act and Security Providers

The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) enacted new legislation in July this year, that changed the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017. If your venue employs the services of a security firm, this new legislation could affect you. Under the Act, a security firm providing a licensed premises with security staff may be classified as a labour … Read more Labour Hire Licensing Act and Security Providers

Have you forgotten your RSA rules about MINORS?

In spite of the fact that the LAW has been changed for many years now, we still hear about Pubs and Clubs refusing admittance to Exempt Minors and their guardians, as well as exempt minors being refused soft drink at the bar. It’s no use to say “It’s our House Policy”  to do such and … Read more Have you forgotten your RSA rules about MINORS?

Recent prosecutions

Selling alcohol without a licence In Maroochydore Magistrates Court in May – two licensees were penalised and convicted for selling liquor without a licence and supplying/allowing the consumption of liquor at an unauthorised time. The Magistrate said that licensees have a public policy obligation to comply with the conditions on their licences and therefore a … Read more Recent prosecutions

Signage that licensed venues must display by law

OLGR would like to remind Licensees that under the Liquor Act 1992, they must display the following mandatory signs on a conspicuous part of the premises: Liquor licence/permit details Also read Liquor guideline 14: Particulars to be displayed on licensed premises. View RAMP sign This sign advises patrons of their right to see the venue’s risk-assessed management … Read more Signage that licensed venues must display by law

New Penalty point rate as of 1st July 2018

The Unit penalty rate for offences under Queensland Law has increased to $130.55, due to the CPI increase applied at 30.06.2018. Remember that the fines for offences calculated under the new rate apply if you are taken to court. In most cases, such as  where the offence was the result of an oversight on the … Read more New Penalty point rate as of 1st July 2018

NEW COURSE – Hospitality compliance skill set

HOSPITALITY COMPLIANCE SKILL SET Maybe in your current employment you no longer need your RMLV to be kept up-to-date? For example, you may be involved in a: Small restaurant which does not open after midnight Small Club with under 2,000 members Certain type of watercraft which serves a limited range of alcohol So how do … Read more NEW COURSE – Hospitality compliance skill set

3-D RMLV – Watch the Video

Next time you need to renew your RMLV training – why not try our online 3-D webinar? There are many advantages to doing this fully-compliant course online, including: Take the course over several days – in smaller bites Study from home – no need to travel Discounts for AIBI Clients Check out our VIDEO to … Read more 3-D RMLV – Watch the Video