Red Tape Reduction

Do I need to renew my RMLV training?

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There has been a huge amount of misinformation and confusion surrounding this question in the popular press, largely due to the ‘Red Tape Reduction’ initiative which applies to cafes and small clubs.  Here are the facts: YES – you DO have to have a current RMLV Certificate if you are one of the following: An … Read more Do I need to renew my RMLV training?

New face-to-face RSA training available for low-risk venues

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We are concerned at the implications for low risk venue owners under the Red Tape Reduction guidelines. Even though small venues which don’t trade after midnight are STILL EXPECTED TO ABIDE BY THE LIQUOR ACT, there is no requirement to have staff trained in RMLV. This reduces a short-term monetary burden on the venue, but … Read more New face-to-face RSA training available for low-risk venues

Red Tape Reduction for low risk venues

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Are you a LOW RISK venue? You can answer ‘yes’ to this if you DON’T OPEN AFTER MIDNIGHT and are one of the following: A licensed café A licensed restaurant A community club with fewer than 2,000 members A  small licensed vessel or water craft If so, you are no longer required to have an … Read more Red Tape Reduction for low risk venues

NEW! Fast-track RMLV now offered to our Clients

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We have a big time-saver to offer our busy Clients who struggle to find time for  two-day courses. From October this year, we can offer pre and post course work to be completed at home with email support – which results in only ONE (long, intensive) training day being necessary instead of the previously mandated … Read more NEW! Fast-track RMLV now offered to our Clients

Change to RMLV delivery requirements

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After years of insistance that the RMLV course must be delivered over two days, OLGR has this week revised this requirement – now allowing the Course to be delivered over a shorter period – although the requirement for 10 contact hours remains! This will be great news for time-strapped Restaurateurs, and there may be several … Read more Change to RMLV delivery requirements

OLGR website to be decommissioned in September

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OLGR is one of the first agencies to jump on board the Queensland Governments one-stop shop plan which aims to make government services simpler, clearer and faster for all Queenslanders. In September 2014, OLGR will decommission its website and distribute its information across the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG) website, the new and innovative … Read more OLGR website to be decommissioned in September

Safe night out strategy

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New initiatives are being rolled out to restore responsible behaviour and respect, stamp out alcohol and drug-related violence and ensure Queensland’s nightlife is safe for all. The Safe Night Out Strategy ( http://publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/safe-night-out-strategy ) is a comprehensive action plan based on extensive community consultation that will: Change the culture—raise awareness of clear standards of behaviour for … Read more Safe night out strategy

OLGR Changes – the skinny in plain English

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As we know, there have been lots of changes under the ‘Red Tape Reduction’ banner to the Qld Liquor Act recently.  Here they are in a nutshell: 1.      There is no need to force new staff into gaining an online RSA prior to joining you.  They have 30 days to get face-to-face training, which now … Read more OLGR Changes – the skinny in plain English

OLGR UPDATES

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The Red-Tape Reduction wagon keeps rolling along, much to our surprise and delight. The latest rules to apply to LOW RISK PREMISES are: Removal of the requirement for licensees to keep a register of persons trained in the responsible service of alcohol. (But see the specific post on this topic) Persons trained in responsible management … Read more OLGR UPDATES