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An ‘interim authority’ (for liquor) and ‘special authorisation’ (for gaming) (together referred to as “Interim Authorisations”) allow new operators to sell liquor and conduct gaming prior to the finalisation of liquor licence transfers or grant of a gaming licence

In the past, it has been standard practice for Clubs to employ a person to manage the day-to-day business of a licensed club. Known generally as ‘club managers’ or ‘secretary managers’, these individuals work for only one Club as a salaried employee.

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Earlier this year, AUSTRAC, Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (“AML/CTF”) regulator, started an awareness campaign focused on the importance of anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism, and completing compliance assessments.

As seen in the October/November edition of Club Insight (Issue 5). By their very nature, Clubs are community hubs built for entertaining and fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging. There is no better place than your local – or somebody else’s local – for a convivial drink and social gathering. So it is no

When did players, coaches and administrators all become such experts on the law? It seems that Football judiciaries are receiving as many headlines as the players and the games themselves and perhaps it is that, just as players and referees make mistakes, so do judiciaries. Over the last couple of weeks there has been the

As seen in the October Edition of Bowl’s Queensland’s Queensland Bowler magazine. An issue that keeps popping up in the news lately is the blurred lines of social media in business – the ultimate double-edged sword.  We’ve all seen businesses that run great social media pages which not only provide us with a source of

As seen in the October Edition of QHA Review.  You may have seen the investigation by Nine’s The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and 60 Minutes in July 2019, which alleged that Australia’s biggest casino giant, Crown Casino, turned a “blind eye” to money laundering, gaming machine tampering and exploitation of Australia’s visa system. Given

At least every five years, the state government of the day undertakes a review of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act (the Act). The government consults widely with an array of stakeholders to improve processes, clarify issues and introduce new ideas arising as a result of changing community standards and expectations. The latest review has

As seen in the September Edition of the QHA Review. As you may have already heard, there is a new kid on the block – or rather, a new liquor guideline to add to the list – Guideline 51: Preparing an acoustic report (the new Guideline). As of 1 July 2019, the new Guideline replaces