January 30, 2025

Recent research has shown that the time-honoured Aussie tradition of buying a round has declined, most likely due to a combination of a change in drinking habits, changes in technology and of course cost of living pressures. The National Australia Bank (NAB) surveyed 2,000 Australians late last year, discovering that while over half of all

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January 23, 2025

The electioneering has begun and the Coalition has put forth proposal to allow small businesses to claim business-related meal and entertainment expenses, in a boon for hospitality. The proposal was announced this week by opposition leader Peter Dutton, suggesting a capped tax deduction for small businesses of up to $20K. Clubs Australia welcomed the proposal,

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January 23, 2025

Liquor & Gaming in NSW has published its Regulatory Priorities for the first half of 2025, aiming to keep “both industry and the broader community” informed about what it sees as the key issues. The regulator plans to focus on a range of matters, including: The office will be holding its scheduled Regulatory Priorities webinar

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January 23, 2025

Sporting clubs across Victoria will once again be backed by Allan Labor Government grants to help involve the community. This year, the Sporting Club Grant Program will be rolling out over $1.2 million in 875 grants across 740 Victorian clubs. The grants are provided to ensure involvement is more accessible to local club communities, supporting

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January 23, 2025

Club industry consultant and impending PhD Warren Tapp works in the arena of club legislation and governance, and has advice for clubs to help maintain a high standard in its Board members. * Club Managers often say to me that they have to work with a Board that is incompetent and an obstacle to running

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