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OSPITALITY WA The Magazine of the Australian Hotels Association (WA). June / July 2014 - Issue 42 Chefs return to Skilled Occupation List AHA pivotal role Meet the New AHA Board BAR LAFAYETTE Major Corporate Principal Service Principal Beverage Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor
5 21 18 MH370 23 16 AHA 2014 &conference 7 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN contents GENERAL NEWS INSIDE NEWS EVENT NEWS 5 AHA secures chefs on skilled 4 CEO’s Report 14 WA Hospitality Supplier Awards occupation list 6 President’s Report 16 Hospitality Conference & Expo 7 Hotels critical role MH370 10 A Middy with Mike 21 WA’ Best Steak Sandwich Competition 8 Anti-alcohol messages 12 A Fair Go For All 23 AHA-Aon Hotel & Hospitality Awards 9 Clubs association seeks more for Excellence benefits TRAINING NEWS 13 Meet the new AHA board WORKPLACE RELATIONS NEWS 6 AHA Training Calendar 24 AHA International Great Waiters 29 National Minimum Wage Race 27 Leadership development workshop series 30 FWO Memorandum of Understanding 25 5000 Meals Project 30 Superannuation Increase VENUE NEWS 31 Restaurant operators fined $334,000 REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE 18 Murphy’s Irish Pub 11 Counterfeit banknotes 28 Bar Lafayette 22 Changes to acceptable forms of ID HOSPITALITY WA 3
Inside News CEO’S REPORT T he review of the Liquor Control implementing an unwarranted attack Act is the first opportunity in 7 on licensees and campaigns against years that the industry has had to alcohol. present critical recommended changes to Western Australia’s liquor licensing The submission of the report by no system. means marks the conclusion of the review process; indeed this is just The AHA(WA)’s membership accounts the beginning. We’ve been through for 80% of licensed public venues of a gruelling pre-season training and which the sale, supply and service preparation regime; we’ve selected our of liquor is a key component. It was team and only now are we ready to therefore vital that our submission on play our first game. behalf of members was comprehensive and provided a clear position to each of Now we all need to work together to the Independent Review Committee’s ensure a united industry voice is heard. 141 recommendations to Government. Congratulations to the AHA(WA) staff We must all work Each of the AHA’s recommendations involved in the delivery of the 2014 have been subjected to member together to ensure Hospitality Expo and Conference consultation in 2013 and then and for delivering a fantastic event. a united hospitality careful and critical analysis to ensure The AHA(WA) is fortunate to have a the interests of a responsible, well- industry voice is regulated hospitality industry is professional, committed team of staff with a very low staff turnover rate of heard. represented. The AHA has also ensured less than 10 per cent per annum. that the process is not co-opted by the tax-payer funded public health lobby I would like to particularly thank or used as a tool to attack responsible Marina Telling, Amber Carton and hospitality businesses and implement Adam Le Lievre for managing our an anti-alcohol agenda. marketing, communications, speakers The AHA(WA) industry response to and media; Sanya Jankovic and Shannen the review has been the product of James for expo coordination and many months of work and this initial sponsorship and Paul Brockschlager and stage is now complete with a 70 page Kara Jones for the overall management document now with the Minister and delivery of the event. for Racing, Gaming and Liquor for consideration. Congratulations also to AHA(WA) staff Follow Bruce Strickland, Wanda Daniels, Ron Bradley Woods Key priority issues of significant concern Balluci and Dalton Ryan for providing have been identified which include expert advice in their presentations at opposing the proposed Hospitality Hospitality Conference. @BradleybWoods Venue Tax (HVT) eliminating additional red tape and compliance and limiting Finally, the 2014 AHA(WA) elections licensees’ compliance and exposure to have taken place and AHA(WA) liability. The AHA(WA) has also spoken members have elected a new board of out on the attempts of other groups to professional representatives eager to skew the Act away from facilitating the work for members over the next term. proper development of a responsible, You can read more about the new well-regulated industry and towards board and council on page 13. Bradley Woods CEO / Executive Director The AHA(WA) would like to acknowledge the following Corporate Sponsors 4 HOSPITALITY WA
General News AHA SECURES CHEFS ON SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST The Federal Government has reinstated chefs to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection Skilled Occupation List after AHA advocacy. C hefs will be re-instated to the The AHA has advocated a return spend up to two years working in Skilled Occupation List (SOL) of chefs to the Skilled Occupation Western Australian pubs, hotels and from 1 July 2014 to help meet List but with greater checks and restaurants. the skills needs of the Australian balances to ensure demonstrated economy, as announced by the competencies and qualifications are Free seminars were held, where the Minister for Trade and Investment, met. We all know that there are skilled AHA outlined the opportunities for the Hon Andrew Robb MP and the people who are willing to come and chefs and Irish people under 30 years Assistant Minister for Immigration work in the industry where they are of age to travel and work in Western and Border Protection, Senator the needed, it is great the government Australia. Hon Michaelia Cash. has acknowledged this and amended the list accordingly. The Assistant Minister for Immigration There has been a national shortage and Border Protection, Senator of qualified chefs throughout the AHA(WA) members and industry will the Hon Michaelia Cash, has been Australian Hotel and Hospitality now have greater flexibility to recruit instrumental in this process and has Industry since they were removed skilled chefs from overseas when they consulted with industry to understand from the Skilled Occupation List by cannot source these skills locally. This the Labor Government four years ago. the needs of Western Australia’s will be especially welcomed in regional Tourism and Hospitality Businesses. areas, where there is a known deficit In Western Australia as a result of skilled workers in the hospitality The AHA(WA) and industry will of these changes, pubs, taverns, industry. continue to address the shortage of restaurants and small bars have struggled to fill chef job vacancies and This is an issue that the AHA(WA) has young people taking up training and the salary expectations of employees worked on tirelessly to ensure the best apprenticeships in the hospitality have been unrealistic because of possible outcome for its members and sector. what chefs can make in the mining the industry. industry. The AHA(WA) therefore If you have any further welcomes the Commonwealth AHA(WA) efforts have even extended questions about the skilled Government re-appointment of chefs overseas where in 2012 the AHA occupation list, give the to the Department of Immigration and travelled to Dublin to encourage AHA(WA) workplace relations Border Protection Skilled Occupation experienced Irish hospitality team a call on 9321 7701. List. workers to fill over 5,000 jobs and HOSPITALITY WA 5
Inside News PRESIDENT’S REPORT T he AHA(WA) has been busy Industry Achievement Award. advocating on behalf its Hospitality Expo and Conference 2014 members, we’ve held three very was a great success with almost 3,000 successful events, managed a purpose delegates attending over two days. built online portal system to monitor Feedback has been positive and several room availability for MH370 victims’ exhibitors and suppliers have passed on families and we continue to fight for their thanks even saying that it was the the best deal possible out of the Liquor best Expo ever. Control Act review. Visitors to the Expo had the opportunity The 2014 Hospitality Supplier Awards to attend a variety of free master classes were held on 12 May 2014 and across the two days which included showcased the high calibre products lessons on Agave from Café Pacifico’s and services available to the Western Phil Bayly, mixing rum and whisky, the The first half of 2014 Australia Hotel and Hospitality art of brewing, appreciating sake and industry. Almost 500 guests attended has all but been and and experienced a signature dish learning how to create meals through sensory awareness with Kevin Cherkas gone and what a from Perth’s premier, world renowned from Cuca in Jimbaran Bay, Bali. Japanese Restaurant, Nobu, and many start to the year it experienced Japanese Sake for the Voted by attendees, Mega Vision Sound has been. first time, tasting Go-Shu Sake from and Lighting took out the best booth Sun Masamune Brewery and toasting product display, Amici Fine Foods was ‘Kanpai’ with Master Sake Sommelier voted best new exhibitor and LRS Mr Ad Blankestijn from Daishichi Australia was voted best overall booth. Sake Brewery in Fukushima and Mr Shinichiro Honda from Honda Shoten Thank you to all of the exhibitors, Brewery in Hyogo Prefecture. Ladies conference and master class speakers throughout the room were dressed in and delegates who made this year’s kimonos from Perth Kimono Club. Hospitality Expo and Conference such a success. Lion, one of Australia’s major brewers, was again a standout this year collecting On a personal note, I am pleased to have five awards including WA’s Best Hotel & been re-elected on the AHA(WA) board Hospitality Supplier for the third year in for another term. The election results a row. The awards also recognise the were announced in May and you can relationships between industry and read more about your representatives suppliers that maintain important local on page 13. On behalf of the State jobs, business reputation and strength. Executive and State Council I thank you WA hospitality icon, Mr Edward for your support and look forward to Schimmel, from Advans Exhibition serving AHA(WA) members and the Services was recognised for his four hospitality industry in the future as we decades of service to WA’s conference continue to work tirelessly for a sector exhibition and hospitality sector and that delivers so much to the State of was presented the WA Hospitality Western Australia. Neil Randall State President AHA(WA) CLASSROOM TRAINING Course in Management of Beermasters Course Cocktail Course Performance & Licensed Premises (MLP1) 24 July 25 August Termination Course 1 July 19 June 15 July 23 July 29 July Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol Available online www.ahawa.asn.au Book online www.ahawa.asn.au or call (08) 9321 7701 6 HOSPITALITY WA
General News HOTELS CRITICAL ROLE IN MH370 Perth Accommodation Hotels thanked by the WA Government. P erth Accommodation Hotels The AHA WA’s support was of great The Perth Hotel Accommodation have played an important value to the JACC in developing Industry has been promoted in role accommodating military, Australia’s reception plan for any media all over the world, especially aviation personnel and government future services and rituals held in in the Asia-Pacific region. AHA(WA) officials working on the search as well Perth for the families of the missing CEO, Bradley Woods, has conducted as ensuring forward room availability passengers and crew”. interviews with Hong Kong’s South data was accessible to the Western Australian Government. The diligent The Department of Premier and China Moring Post, Malaysia’s Sin assistance to this process enabled Cabinet has thanked the Perth Hotel Chew Daily, the China News Service, the AHA(WA) to provide a high Accommodation Industry; saying “the China Daily and CNN. All of these level of support to Malaysia Airlines, contribution of the Australian Hotels interviews are available in the News & Australian and Malaysian Government Association (WA) and its members Information section of the AHA(WA) Agencies. to WA’s preparation for this event, website. through developing and maintaining The Chief Coordinator of the Joint the database of hotel room availability, Efforts to find the missing plane Agency Coordination Centre (JACC), is much appreciated”. have moved exclusively below the Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston AC surface. The work continues to review AFC (Ret’d), wrote to the AHA(WA) International media coverage has shown the compassion and empathy and analyse all available data and and said “I would like to extend my particular thanks for the AHA WA’s Western Australians have afforded information relating to the likely flight considerable logistical support in those affected as well as our ability to path of MH370, together with the monitoring and making information host and care for a sudden influx of information acquired in the course of available about hotel room availability. guests. the search to date. Rekorderlig Winter A5 Ad.pdf 1 26/03/2014 10:45 HOSPITALITY WA 7
General News ANTI ALCOHOL MESSAGES Anti-alcohol rhetoric continues despite overall national alcohol consumption falling for the sixth year straight. A ustralians are drinking less alcohol overall than In terms of pure alcohol, consumption of beer has more at any time in the previous 15 years, according than halved since the peak in the mid-1970s, and is now at to figures released by the Australian Bureau of the lowest level since 1945-46. Statistics (ABS). Across all alcoholic beverages, there were 9.9 litres of pure alcohol available for consumption in For wine, there has been a stable increase in consumption over the long term but recently this trend has plateaued, 2012-13 for every person in Australia aged 15 years and and in fact, per person consumption of wine has decreased over - the lowest level since the mid-1990s. slightly over the past three years. The ABS says that the decrease is mainly due to a continuation Ready-to-drink beverages have also seen a drop over the of the downward trend in apparent consumption of beer, past five years, while consumption of spirits has remained at the same time as a flattening out in wine consumption. relatively steady. So when the ABS announces that Australians are drinking less alcohol overall than at any time in the previous 15 years, 9 days later the Western Australian Police announce a ‘strike team weekend blitz’. Despite the WA Police Commission efforts to dampen community and industry sentiment issuing public statements with terms such as ‘strike team weekend blitz’ on the Easter Long Weekend; Licensed premises and their staff will work professionally to support the community’s efforts to serve and consume alcohol responsibly. The unfair portrayal of ‘drunken violence in war-torn Perth’ is disappointing. Perth’s licensed venues remain the safest place to drink and socialise and our offer is world class. The efforts of licensees and their staff should be recognised instead of trodden on whenever there is a public holiday or special event. Indeed at the most recent Perth liquor accord meeting, Police Liquor Enforcement Unit Officers said that “stats inside licensed premised were down over the last three years”. This is good to know and licensees are to be commended. E x c l u s i v e t o Bars, Pubs and Hotels don’t like drunks either; people who present themselves at venues after consuming alcohol excessively in private residences will not be welcomed in WA licensed premises on any day or any night. www.furnitureoptions.com.au
General News CLUBS ASSOCIATION SEEKS MORE BENEFITS Clubs WA are launching fresh attacks on the viability of regional hotels and pubs as they campaign to be allowed to throw open their doors to the public, in direct competition with pubs and hotels. W ith the State Government liquor to temporary members; clubs to offer hospitality to genuine currently considering tourists. 2. Include the authorisation to sell recommendations of the take away liquor and on premise Further recommendations provided Review Committee’s report on the bar sales to tourists; and for amendments allowing ‘persons operation and effectiveness of the assisting a guest/competing club’ to Liquor Control Act 1988, Clubs WA 3. Allow non-private club member become temporary members and the are mounting a renewed push for functions arranged by other development of guidelines reinforcing less restrictive licence conditions to community associations, to be lowered training requirements for grow clubs’ commercial liquor sales at allowed on their premises. club approved managers. the expense of tax-paying hotels and The AHA(WA) supports the Review Clubs WA have expressed their pubs. Committee’s dismissal of arguments dissatisfaction with the outcome of Traditionally, Club licences recognise presented by Clubs WA to these the Review and will be campaigning groups that have been formed by local recommendations. to persuade key decision-makers to people as a way of bringing together reverse the position of the Committee. The Review concluded that the shared interests where the sale and suggested amendments regarding The AHA(WA) has significant concerns supply of liquor is secondary to club functions and the sale of liquor about the implication of allowing the pursuing the sporting, social, political, at non-member functions was not 979 registered clubs across Western literary or other legitimate aim of the appropriate but resolved to amend Australia to compete against and club. This restricts them from offering the Act to authorise clubs to conduct undermine the viability and operation their facilities for non-member related up to 12 non-member functions per of 732 commercially licensed hotels, commercial use for functions and year, without the need to apply for an pubs and taverns. events or to sell take-away liquor to the public. extended trading permit. As part of the AHA’s response to the Clubs WA’s “Fair Go for Clubs” In relation to proposals that venues recommendations of the Review, we campaign seeks to relax these should be able to sell liquor to strongly opposed any changes that conditions to allow clubs to: tourists, the Review determined that would allow a club licence to focus it was inappropriate as existing guest on commercial licenced premise 1. Extend the authorisation to sell provisions were adequate in enabling activities. HOSPITALITY WA 9
Inside News A MIDDY WITH MIKE Over our last Middy I raised the issue of distinguishing between alcohol-related violence, ‘a-hole fuelled violence’ and the apparent neglect of the Health Lobby, mainstream media and police to acknowledge illegal drugs as a prime and increasing cause of violence. W e’ve seen it all before, from late 2011 to the end of last year. and I quote, a “weekend blitz on selective statistics and He said given that amphetamine use, drunken violence” with “strike finger pointing to in particular methamphetamine use, teams, joining hundreds of Police” denigrate licensees. The Western was associated with an increased risk the extensive WA Police media team Australian Police have happily told of violence and aggression, a rise in might want to consider WA’s drug The West Australian that alcohol use among Australian detainees was problem too. In a 345 word ‘Booze retailers are ‘irresponsible and concerning”. Blitz’ press release, nowhere was there motivated only by profit’ and mention of the word ‘drug’; despite meanwhile, new waves of retailers What I’m wondering now is, how of course violent behaviour being 6.2 appear to be being ignored. many of those arrested and found to times more likely to occur when using be under the influence of drugs were When it comes to Police statistics on methamphetamines. recorded as alcohol-related crimes; ‘drug-related crime’ the only drug statistics to be trotted out at the next All of this begs the question, what mentioned is the legal one, Alcohol. press conference and used against are we doing about this? Well the My question is why? And judging by licensees when they apply to renew Australian Crime Commission’s 2012- the number of comments and emails their ETP or any other application that 13 Illicit Drug Data Report gives an I receive from members; many of you invites an intervention. overview of recent law enforcement share the same question. This most recent data is consistent initiatives relating to illicit drugs in So, I thought it worth while to revisit with figures from the 2011 Education Australian states and territories. The the drug-related crime issue with and Health Standing Committee report outlines initiatives from NSW, some statistics of my own to back up Report ‘Changing Patterns in Illicit ACT, VIC, NT, QLD, and TAS and there my rant with a few carefully sourced Drug Use in Western Australia’, that is some great stuff happening all over facts. outlined Western Australia has one the country but with one notable of the highest rates of drug and exception – Western Australia. So the The West Australian newspaper amphetamine consumption in the answer to my question appears to be recently outlined Western Australia’s world for people aged 15-64 years. ‘not much’. drug problem in an article entitled ‘Perth drug use rivals Kings Cross’. The In my view, and based on the above I signed off last time with the last article reported that, according to The data, there is clearly problem in mondegreen for you to work out… Australian Institute of Criminology Western Australia with drug-related ♫and there’s a wino down the (AIC), “almost half those arrested violence that may or may not be road♫the first 3 correct answers over crimes in central Perth this year associated with the consumption of received a free middy with Mike, And have taken amphetamines, a result alcohol. Regardless of alcohol being the answer was♫and as we wind second only to Sydney’s Kings Cross”. a factor, it’s about time the Western on down the road♫ from the Led Further, an AIC search manager told Australian Police acknowledge these Zeplin classic Stairway to heaven, The West Australian that “the latest statistics and stop pointing the finger thanks for the feedback and thanks positive amphetamine test results at directly at licensed premises. for the beer. WA’s main lockup was a ‘significant increase’ after rates had stayed Maybe next time Police conduct Mike Andrew between 27 per cent and 37 per cent Operation Unite, instead of initiating, Membership Manager 10 HOSPITALITY WA
Regulations & Compliance COUNTERFEIT BANKNOTES – PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS T he AHA(WA) is committed to ensuring its members • Under no circumstances should you take actions that are equipped to deal with all of the issues that may jeopardise your safety or that of others. may present on a daily basis. It is most important that businesses and their staff are aware of the security If you come across a banknote that you suspect is features included on Australia’s banknotes so that suspect counterfeit: or counterfeit notes are indentified and dealt with • Handle the suspect banknote as little as possible and appropriately. store it in an envelope. All Australian banknotes have similar security features, • Note any relevant information, such as how it came though their location can vary. To determine if a suspect into your possession. banknote is a counterfeit, it is best to compare it with a banknote that is known to be genuine. • Report the matter immediately to State or Federal police. Important points for your business: Find out more about spotting • You are well within your rights to refuse to accept a a counterfeit banknote by visiting banknote if you have concerns about it. www.banknotes.rba.gov.au CoulD you spot a CounterFeit banknote? Always check a range of features – don’t rely on only one or two It can be useful to compare a suspect banknote with Other security features to check if you suspect one you know is genuine and look for differences a banknote might be counterfeit All Australian banknotes have similar security features, 5 though their location can vary on the banknote. Feel the dark printing 1 2 It is produced with a special Is it plastic? Look for the raised ink that can be felt Australian banknotes are printed on plastic Coat of Arms with your finger. 6 and have a distinct feel. A suspect banknote If you hold the banknote to may feel excessively thick or thin compared to the light, you should see the Check the print quality a genuine banknote. It is difficult to start a tear Australian Coat of Arms. The background printing should along the edge of a genuine banknote. You can be sharp. Check for irregularities also try scrunching the banknote in your hand such as less clearly defined – a genuine banknote should spring back. patterns, thicker or thinner lines, or colour differences. 7 Look for the microprinting Under a magnifying glass you will see tiny, clearly defined words on the top left corner of the $5 banknote and near the portraits on the other banknotes. 8 Check the clear window 4 The clear window should be an Look at the banknote integral part of the banknote and under UV light 3 not an addition. Check that the Most of the banknote Look for the star white image printed on the window should not fluoresce. The Diamond-shaped patterns cannot be easily rubbed off. Also exceptions are the serial are printed inside a circle on look for the embossing – there is a numbers, a patch on the both sides of the banknote. wave pattern in the window of the $5 banknote and a patch If you hold the banknote up to the light, $10 banknote, and the value of the on the $20, $50 and the patterns should line up perfectly to banknote in the windows of $20, $100 banknotes that also form a seven-pointed star. $50 and $100 banknotes. shows the value (e.g. 50). NI Counterfeit Detection Brochure DL 131213.indd 2 HOSPITALITY WA 13/12/13 2:20 PM 11
Inside News “A FAIR GO FOR ALL” T oday’s consumer expects to have with another Friday public holiday and good access to hospitality during penalty rates. their days off. Unfortunately, hoteliers are under pressure from the This has a devastating effect on all high level of penalty rates for Sundays business because not only do businesses and Public holidays. have to pay employees to have the day off, those casual employees that do Especially on Public Holidays, the work are paid penalty rates of 275%. penalty rates that must be paid have A recent survey by the AHA has found the effect of some businesses not that 60% of services were impacted opening. This is no good for the over the 2014 Easter weekend because business or employees and it is crazy the high cost of penalty rates made that businesses can’t afford to open them unsustainable. This not only when employees want to work. The affects the services available to the AHA will be seeking change in the public, but also has a knock on effect No one begrudges Hospitality Industry (General) Award, to many casual employees though the an Australian a which is due for review by the Fair Work loss of work opportunities. Commission later this year. public holiday or With the Hospitality Industry (General) decent wage; but We have recently seen quite a favourable Award being reviewed by the Fair Work decision regarding the Restaurant for hoteliers across Industry Award. In the restaurant award Commission later this year, AHA will be pushing for a penalty rate scale that Australia, Sundays Sunday rates were reduced by 25% for enables business to open and employ casual introductory, level one and two and public holidays more people. We will also be seeking workers. For casual introductory, level are far from a fair go. one and two employees the Sunday for public holiday penalty rates to be penalty rate for those under the capped to 11 days a year in each State Restaurant award is now the same as and Territory. Saturday. In our submission to the Fair We will also be seeking to find as much Work Commission we will seek similar common ground as possible with the treatment for hotels. key hospitality union, United Voice. The AHA is also concerned by the However, where we can’t agree, we will growing number of public holidays need to put our case to the Fair Work each year. Under the National Commission. Employment Standards (NES) the For our arguments to be successful at Commonwealth Government legislates the Fair Work Commission, they have eight public holidays. In addition to already said we “must demonstrate those eight National public holidays, each State and Territory may legislate that any change will generate increased public holidays of their own. A key employment and increased industry issue is when public holidays fall on a output”. The Commission has also said Saturday and the following Monday is we will need to demonstrate a “cogent, granted penalty rate status as well. comprehensive and probative evidence base” to prove our case. It has become all too common for States and Territories to show disregard To do that we will need to gather for the plight of hotel owners by evidence from you. I understand that announcing 12 and 13 public holidays this may result in some work on your a year. For example, the ACT next year behalf; but we hope that it drives a is facing having to pay penalty rates great result where we can demonstrate on 15 days. With the G20 in Brisbane to the Commission that employers and this year, hotels in the CBD will be stuck employees all benefit. Stephen Ferguson AHA National Chief Executive Officer 12 HOSPITALITY WA
General News AHA ELECTION RESULTS AHA Members have elected a talented and respected group of people to lead the Association over the next two years. T he outcome of the 2014 election of the Board of There were 9 candidates for the 6 state wide positions the WA AHA has been declared by the WA Electoral and 2 candidates for the Central WA Division. All other Commission. positions were uncontested. The Board of the AHA consists of 17 members, 6 elected The nominees and results of the election are as detailed from the state wide general membership and 11 Divisional Presidents to represent geographic or operational style by the WA AEC in the table below and reflects the venues. 1301 votes cast. ORDINARY COUNCIL MEMBERS CANDIDATE VOTES PERCENTAGE EXPIRY OF TERM O'HARA, Jacki 195 14.99%. Elected 1 June 2016 PETERSON, Mark 74 5.69%. NOT Elected n/a BORNMANN, David 179 13.76%. Elected 1 June 2016 PAREKH, Ashok 178 13.68%. Elected 1 June 2016 MARTIN, Nick 180 13.84%. Elected 1 June 2016 PARSONS, Glen 47 3.61%. NOT Elected n/a RAMAGE, Robert 194 14.91%. Elected 1 June 2016 CUTBUSH, Murray 61 4.69%. NOT Elected n/a RANDALL, Neil 193 14.83%. Elected 1 June 2016 PRESIDENT - CENTRAL DIVISION CANDIDATE VOTES PERCENTAGE EXPIRY OF TERM AYERS, Laurie 10 38.46% MACKAY, Andrew 16 61.54% 1 June 2016 THE NEW BOARD WA AHA BOARD POSITION NAME SURNAME COMPANY SUBURB State Councillor Neil Randall Paddington Ale House Mt Hawthorn State Councillor Ashok Parekh Palace Hotel Kalgoorlie State Councillor Jacki O'Hara The Peasants Table (Hawaiian Investment) Mt Hawthorn State Councillor Nick Martin ALH Group Innaloo State Councillor Bob Ramage Ocean Centre Hotel Geraldton State Councillor David Bornmann Rydges Hotels & Resorts, Perth, Fremantle, Fremantle Kalgoorlie Divisional President Perth Ben Rasheed Marlin Group, Universal Bar,Mustang Perth Central Bar, Ravenswood Hotel, The Left Bank, Northbridge Brewing Company. Divisional President North Sean Reid The Breakwater Hillarys Boat Metropolitan Harbour Divisional President South John Gastev Whistling Kite Secret Harbour Metropolitan Divisional President Coastal Joe Drabble Breakers Bar & Café Geraldton Divisional President North Martin Peirson- Matso's Broome Brewery and Kimberly Broome West Jones Accommodation Divisional President South Rob Gough Settlers Tavern Margaret River West Divisional President Central Andrew MacKay Broken Hill Hotel Boulder Divisional President David Best Rockpool Bar & Grill Victoria Park Restaurant Divisional President Small Adam Keane The Classroom Small Bar North Perth Bar Divisional President Tourism Michael Scott Perth Arena Perth Divisional President Andrew Hill Crown Perth Victoria Park Accommodation HOSPITALITY WA 13
Event News PRODUCT & SERVICE BUSINESS AWARDS 1. Non Alcohol Beverage Supplier & Service Provider 17. Hospitality Service Provider Award - Metropolitan Award - Metropolitan Sponsored by: Perth Airport Sponsored by: HOSTPLUS Winner: Asahi Premium Beverages Winner: HOSTPLUS 2. Non Alcohol Beverage Supplier & Service Provider 18. Hospitality Service Provider Award - Regional Award - Regional Sponsored by: Department of Regional Development Sponsored by: ME Bank Winner: Aon Risk Services Winner: Coca Cola Amatil 19. Hospitality Education & Training Provider Award 3. Beer Provider & Service Provider Award - Metropolitan Sponsored by: Staging Connections - Metropolitan & Regional Winner: Lion Sponsored by: Perth Airport Winner: Hospitality Group Training 4. Beer Provider & Service Provider Award - Regional Sponsored by: Bottlemart Winner: Lion PRODUCT & PROMOTION AWARDS 5. Wine Supplier & Service Provider Award - Metropolitan Sponsored by: Gateway Printing 20. On Premise Beverage Promotion Award Winner: Treasury Wine Estates Sponsored by: Staging Connections 6. Wine Supplier & Service Provider Award - Regional Winner: Lion – Stella Artois Free Chalice Sponsored by: Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs Winner: Fine Wine Partners 21. Bottleshop Promotion Award Sponsored by: Banktech 7. Spirit Supplier & Service Provider Award - Metropolitan Sponsored by: Staging Connections Winner: Lion – Budweiser MADE Activation Winner: DIAGEO 22. New Beverage Product Award 8. Spirit Supplier & Service Provider Award - Regional Sponsored by: Liquor Marketing Group Sponsored by: Rockwell Olivier Winner: Carlton & United Breweries Winner: Coca Cola Amatil – Kopparberg Cider from Sweden 9. Food Supplier & Service Provider Award - Metropolitan Sponsored by: HOSTPLUS 23. New Hospitality Product Award Winner: Endeavour Foods Sponsored by: 92.9 10. Food Supplier & Service Provider Award - Regional Winner: Stanlee WA – STEELITE CRAFT Crockery Sponsored by: National Foodservice Equipment Winner: Dardanup Butchering Company WA’S BEST SUPPLIER AWARDS 11. Hospitality Product Supplier Award - Metropolitan Sponsored by: Bendigo Bank 24. WA’s Best Accommodation Hotel Supplier Winner: HISCO Sponsored by: Willie Creek Pearls 12. Hospitality Product Supplier Award - Regional Winner: European Foods Wholesalers Sponsored by: Department of Regional Development Winner: Stanlee WA 25. WA’s Best Restaurant Supplier 13. Hospitality Furniture & Equipment Supplier Award Sponsored by: Synergy - Metropolitan Winner: National Foodservice Equipment Sponsored by: Mix 94.5 Winner: Furniture Options 26. WA’s Best Small Bar Supplier Sponsored by: Dwyer Durack 14. Hospitality Furniture & Equipment Supplier Award - Regional Winner: Liquid Mix Sponsored by: Mega Vision Sound/Lighting 27. WA’s Best Hotel & Hospitality Supplier Winner: National Foodservice Equipment Sponsored by: Dwyer Durack 15. Hospitality Technology Provider Award - Metropolitan Winner: Lion Sponsored by: Optus Business Centre Perth Winner: Mega Vision Sound/Lighting 28. WA’s Hospitality Industry Achievement Award 16. Hospitality Technology Provider Award - Regional sponsored by Australian Hotels Association (WA) Sponsored by: Optus Business Centre Perth Winner: Edward Schimmel, Advans Exhibition Winner: TAB Services Where business gets its energy 14 HOSPITALITY WA
Event News The AHA and Bendigo Bank WA Hospitality Supplier Awards & Banktech Gala Dinner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 HOSPITALITY WA 15
Event News 13 & 14 MAY CROWN PERTH AHA 2014 &conference The 16th annual AHA Hospitality Expo kicked off in style with the AHA Banktech Gala Dinner and presentation of the 2014 Bendigo Bank WA Hospitality Supplier Awards with the following two days showcasing the best of hospitality. T he evening of Monday 12 May the evening was the presentation of Advisor Bruce Strickland delivered the saw The Astral ballroom at this year’s WA’s Hospitality Industry importance of catching and stopping Crown Perth lit in red and pink Achievement Award to Edward fraud in your business, followed by hues, cherry blossoms adorning the Schimmel of Advans Exhibition industry legend Phil Bayly, owner of tables and kimonos floating through Services, recognising 40 years of Café Pacfico, on his journey through the room of 450 guests celebrating dedicated service to the industry. See the hospitality industry and shared his a night dedicated to WA’s best all the winners on page 14 and 15. hard-learnt lessons. Hospitality Industry Suppliers. The 2014 Hospitality Conference took Day two of the Conference place on Tuesday and Wednesday commenced with AHA Workplace morning, featuring interstate and Relations team Ron Ballucci and Dalton international speakers that inspired Ryan exposing valuable tools to avoid delegates, presented new tools, ideas employee payouts. International Chef and innovations. Kevin Cherkas followed with his life journey from Spain’s El Bulli to his Attendees on the first day heard from very own Cuca in Jimbaran Bay Bali, Department of Racing, Gaming and and how digesting his mistakes can Liquor Director General Barry Sargeant assist others. Roberto Garcia from and AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods in a Sentis, cemented the importance of fast paced and fiery uncensored liquor employee wellbeing during his session, licensing session. AHA Membership followed by a panel of regulatory Shoji inspired screens showcased scenes of Mount Fuji and bonsai and BEST BOOTH - LRS BEST NEW EXHIBITOR - AMICI FINE FOODS guests were treated to a menu from Nobu. Lion took out five awards including WA’s Best Hotel and Hospitality Supplier, for the third year in a row. The final award and highlight of 16 HOSPITALITY WA
Event News experts including Dwyer Durack’s Peter A big thank you to National Foodservice Perth’s dude-food pub, The Merrywell. Fraser, Rockwell Olivier’s Paul Kordic Equipment for providing the cooking and AHA Regulatory Advisor Wanda equipment used on the day. To read With almost 3,000 visitors coming Daniels revealing the Police Compliance more about each cook-off the finalists through, once again the AHA(WA) has Hit List, and what attendees could do to and winners, turn to page 21 to read put together Western Australia’s best minimise the impact on their business. more. annual hospitality industry expo. Hospitality Expo allows visitors to Hospitality Expo 2014 wrapped up in Photos of the event can be interact with exhibitors, test new style with the AHA Diageo Industry viewed on the AHA website or our products, experience live booth Networking Function held at Crown Facebook Page /ahawa.asn.au demonstrations and network with other industry decision makers with over 90 suppliers, international and from Australia, of high quality products and services. A new addition to Hospitality Expo this year was the 92.9 Master Classes interactive sessions. Sessions included Craft Beer, Japanese Sake, The Art of Agave, Food and Sensory Awareness and Whisky and Rum. Across the other side of the Expo, WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition cook- offs sizzled on the main stage each day. BEST PRODUCT DISPLAY - MEGA VISION HOSPITALITY WA 17
Venue News LUCK OF THE IRISH An around-the-world trip inspired owners Edward and Peta Janiec to create an Irish Pub in their home town of Mandurah, encompassing the friendly and charming atmosphere they experienced in Irish Pubs from across Europe, USA and Asia. A fter months of research, Murphy’s is a social hub in Mandurah feature of the pub. It is nicknamed planning and studying for locals and tourists. Patrons can “Rosie’s Bar” as it is the original existing census information, enjoy drinks overlooking Mandjar Bay bar from the old Rosie O’Grady’s at a position in the local market became in the boardwalk alfresco with live- Hurlingham Hotel in South Perth. Their apparent which saw Murphy’s Irish streamed Irish radio, dance the night prized possessions include traditional Pub open their doors in late 2007. away to live bands, watch matches in stained glass panels and windows, A few months prior to opening, the sports lounge or dine in the main rustic Irish treasures in display Rodney Cream was brought into the restaurant area. cabinets, and above the main bar venue’s partnership having worked the etching “There are no strangers in businesses previously with Edward In the cold winter months, the venue here, only friends who haven’t met” and Peta Janiec. emphasises a cozy pub feel with inscribed in Gaelic. patrons seated on leather couches The experience Murphy’s aims to in front of the fireplace with an Irish Murphy’s is a proven popular deliver to their patrons is a welcoming coffee, or indulging in a hearty meal destination for diners with a menu and hospitable one with a fun and laid- in the heated dining area. serving between 9,000 - 10,000 covers back feel. Their fundamental purpose per month. “Our menu consists of is to serve the best of everything, During summer the restaurant’s bi- Irish, Australian and European cuisines including great food, the perfect pour fold doors, extending the width reflecting the variety of patronage of Guinness, friendly staff and great of the venue, open to reveal the we have and is continually adjusted craic. new modern-breakaway boardwalk to suit tastes,” said Irish Head Chef alfresco and their latest investment, Nadine McAllister. a $20,000 9m umbrella. The alfresco has an unrestricted view of Mandjar Staking their claim as finalist in this Bay and is enjoyed all year round, day year’s ‘WA’s Best Regional Steak and night. Sandwich Competition’ for the second Through years of collecting, the venue showcases some unique features including handcrafted ornate carved bars that are fitted with two custom- made brass Dublin Ha’penny Bridge fonts. The large round bar at the rear of the pub is the focal point and main 18 HOSPITALITY WA
Venue News Murphy’s Irish Pub 43 Mandurah Terrace Mandurah WA 6210 P: 08 9535 2666 F: 08 9534 9592 MurphysIrish Murphys_Irish W: www.murphysirishpub.com.au year in a row, Sous Chef Darren Gervin represented the venue at the grand final cook-off at Hospitality Expo. [Find out more about the competition on page 21.] “We will definitely enter again next year, our chef’s enjoy the competition immensely and it’s great to be involved in such a respected competition,” said Edward. Murphy’s entertainment line-up is extensive and includes free trivia nights on Mondays, acoustic sessions on Tuesday and Sundays, Karaoke and Lip Sync Battles on Wednesday and Thursday nights, Live bands on Friday and Saturday nights and small support as many local sporting events Edward Janiec recently won the ‘Irish bands and acoustic sets on Sunday and groups as possible. Pub Manager of the Year 2013’ at afternoons. Murphy’s is also very well the Irish Pubs Global Awards held known for their St Patrick’s Day event Mandurah is a bustling regional city late 2013 at the Guinness Storehouse which includes an extended beer with the heart of a country town. Ballroom in Dublin, Ireland. garden that holds an additional 200 “My wife Peta and I have owned and patrons. operated businesses in Mandurah The venue won the AHA’s ‘2013 WA’s for over 30 years and with Murphy’s Best Community Service Award’. growing success, it has allowed us to The venue’s biggest achievement give back to the community which my is Murphy’s Charity Golf Days, held family and I have called home for so twice a year. In December 2013 they long,” says Edward Janiec. completed their 4th Charity Golf Day to benefit Mandurah Womens and The goal posts are always moving Childrens Refuge (Pat Thomas House) as the industry and patrons desires raising funds for Christmas gifts and evolve but Murphy’s goal is focused food hampers. They also sponsor and on continuing to refine each aspect of their venue to ensure they are serving the best food, beverages, entertainment and customer service. The owners are continually exploring new ideas and products to for their community to enjoy. HOSPITALITY WA 19
Corporate News BUDGET UPDATE Since the release of the 2014 Federal Budget, it can be difficult to make sense of what it could mean for you. As the dedicated super fund for your industry, HOSTPLUS is committed to helping you navigate these changes. So we’ve outlined below some of the key outcomes of the budget announcement that may impact your retirement. Age pension qualifying age As a transitional arrangement, families with a youngest child aged six From 1 July 2025, the qualifying age for the Age Pension will increase and over on 30 June 2015 will remain eligible for FTB B for two years. by six months every two years, from 67 to 70 years by 1 July 2035. People born before 1 July 1958 will not be affected. Current Family Tax Benefit (FTB) payment rates will be maintained for two years from 1 July 2014. Under this measure, indexation of the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rates maximum and base rates of FTB Part A, and the rate of FTB Part B will The schedule for increasing the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate be paused until 1 July 2016. has been changed. Rates will not increase for three years from the 2015-16 financial year (previously two years from 2014-15). First home buyers The First Home Savers Account Scheme will be abolished from 1 July 2015. Year Legislated Previously Budget 2014 announced High income earners Australians earning over $180,000 will be subject to a 2% temporary 2013 - 14 9.25% 9.25% 9.25% levy (the Temporary Budget Repair Levy) on their taxable income for a 2014 - 15 9.50% 9.25% 9.50% period of three years from 1 July 2014 until 30 June 2017. 2015 - 16 10.00% 9.25% 9.50% A number of other tax rates that are currently based on calculations that include the top personal tax rate will also be increased. With the 2016 - 17 10.50% 9.50% 9.50% exception of the fringe benefits tax (FBT) rate, these tax rates will be increased for the same period that the Temporary Budget Repair Levy 2017 - 18 11.00% 10.00% 9.50% is in place. 2018 - 19 11.50% 10.50% 10.00% Education 2019 - 20 12.00% 11.00% 10.50% The income threshold at which students commence repayment of their Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) debts will be reduced 2020 - 21 12.00% 11.50% 11.00% with effect from 1 July 2016. In addition, HELP debts will be indexed 2021 - 22 12.00% 12.00% 11.50% at a rate equivalent to the yield on 10-year government bonds (up to a 6% maximum) instead of CPI from 1 June 2016. Loan fees for 2022 - 23 12.00% 12.00% 12.00% undergraduate FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP will be abolished. Superannuation excess contribution tax Health Individuals will have the option to withdraw any superannuation Australians will be paying at least $7 for GP visits, blood tests and contributions in excess of the non concessional contributions cap made X-rays as part of the government’s new Medicare co-payment scheme. from 1 July 2013 and any associated earnings, with these earnings General patients will also pay $5 more and concessional patients 80¢ to be taxed at the individual’s marginal tax rate. Final details of the more for prescription drugs. policy will be settled following consultation with key stakeholders in the superannuation industry. Employers As an incentive to increase opportunities for older workers, $10,000 Changes to pension payments and eligibility payments will be offered to businesses that employ workers over 50. From 1 September 2017 the Age Pension will be indexed by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Currently, this payment is indexed in line Infrastructure with the higher of the increases in the CPI, Male Total Average Weekly An 11.6 billion dollar infrastructure growth package was announced Earnings or the Pensioner and Beneficiary Living Cost Index. to drive prosperity. This may present opportunities for super funds to increase their investment in Australian infrastructure assets. To find The Budget has also tightened rules on eligibility; freezing indexation of out more about how HOSTPLUS is investing in building a stronger income and asset thresholds for 3 years commencing 2017. Untaxed Australia, visit our YouTube channel. superannuation income will also be assessed when considering a person’s eligibility for the age pension from 1 January 2015. Ask an impartial expert - financial advice for members Deeming thresholds for pension assessments Deeming thresholds used in the pension assets test will be reset to It’s important to get professional, impartial advice on all financial $30,000 for singles and $50,000 for couples from 20 September 2017. matters that affect you to ensure you’re getting the most out of your retirement benefit. That’s why HOSTPLUS gives you access to Individuals and families licensed financial advisers. To make an appointment, call us on 1300 HOSTPLUS (1300 467 375) 8am – 8pm, Monday to Friday. Family payment benefit Various reforms to the family tax benefit (FTB) part A and part B The information contained in this document is general information only. This document does payments will be introduced. not and is not intended to contain any recommendations, statements of opinion or advice and does not consider any one or more of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before The income limit for families receiving the Family Tax Benefit Part B acting on this information, you should consider obtaining advice from a licensed financial (FTB B) will be decreased from $150,000 per annum to $100,000 per adviser and consider the appropriateness of this information with regards to your own annum for the primary earner, from 1 July 2015. circumstances. Issued by Host-Plus Pty Ltd ABN 79 008 634 704, AFSL 244392 as trustee for the HOSTPLUS Superannuation Fund ABN 68 657 495 890, RSEL No. L0000093, MySuper No. The FTB B will also be limited to families whose youngest child is 68657495890198, RSE No. R1000054. INH_0771_05/14 younger than six years of age from 1 July 2015. 20 HOSPITALITY WA
Event News WA’S BEST STEAK SANDWICH COMPETITION Now in its seventh year, the AHA’s WA Best Steak Sandwich Competition continues to recognise WA’s best Aussie icon. The ten finalists were determined by consumers through an online voting system. The metropolitan and regional winners receive automatic entry as a finalist in the AHA-Aon Hotel & Hospitality Awards for Excellence ‘WA’s Best Steak Sandwich’ category. Regional Lion Regional Sales Manager, Danny M Connolly, Jacki O’Hara from The atso’s Broome Brewery Peasants Table and AHA(WA) CEO was awarded the title of Bradley Woods. AHA’s Best Regional Steak Sandwich for 2014. Congratulations to the other regional finalists, Broken Hill Hotel in Boulder, Head Chef, Sebastian Schacher Southerlys Harbour View Bar & attributed Matso’s success to the Restaurant in Port Denison and The sandwich’s secret ingredient - a Bridgetown Hotel. homemade Tomato Chutney, which has been passed on for years from Metropolitan Congratulations to finalists The Head Chef to Head Chef. The Karalee on Preston is the winner Merrywell - last year’s winner, The German born chef, Schacher has of Perth’s Best Steak Sandwich 2014. Bassendean Hotel and The Generous worked at Matso’s for almost two Squire. It was an extremely close The winner had, in steak sandwich years and represents the increasing competition! terminology, superior ‘fangability’, number of overseas trained and which is a term used to describe the Thank you to National Foodservice experienced chefs who have chosen ease of which one’s teeth can sink into Equipment for providing all the to work in regional Western Australia. a juicy, succulent and flavoursome cooking equipment. Murphy’s Irish Pub in Mandurah steak sandwich. was awarded second place by guest The winning Chef, Mickey Phull, judges that included Rockpool Bar & attributed his win to the freshness of Grill Perth Head Chef, Dan Masters, the produce he uses and the tender, juicy steak that is accompanied by a homemade barbeque and porcini mushroom sauce. The Best Brew at Four Points by Sheraton was awarded second place by guest judges that included Graeme Butler from Today Tonight Channel 7. Visit hospitalitywa.com to watch the live cook-off action! HOSPITALITY WA 21
Regulations & Compliance CHANGES TO ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF AGE IDENTIFICATION There have been a number of changes to documents that can be accepted as forms of identification to prove a person is 18 years and above for the purpose of entering licensed premises. F rom 1 July 2014 the Department of Transport will It is important to note that the WA Photo Card can also introduce a Western Australian Photo Card which will be issued to people under the age of 18, that is, people serve as an official identity card for people who do not aged 16 and 17 – it is therefore imperative that authorised have an Australian driver’s licence. persons inspect the card carefully to ensure the holder is not a juvenile attempting to enter licensed premises. As a result, the Proof of Age Card will no longer be issued but will still be accepted as an authorised form of The Racing and Gaming Minister has also approved identification. amendments to the Regulations to expand the range of documents to also allow Proof of Age Cards issued by To reflect the changes, the Liquor Control Regulations will other liquor jurisdictions across Australia to be accepted be updated from 1 July to prescribe the WA Photo Card. as evidence of proof of age for people entering licensed This will make the new identification card a document that premises. can be accepted to prove the age of a person wishing to enter licensed premises where that person is suspected of These changes will also come into effect on 1 July 2014. being a juvenile. After 1 July 2014 the following documents can be accepted by an authorised person to prove age, in circumstances where they suspect a person is a juvenile: • Any current Australian driver’s licence with photograph; • Any current passport; • A current Australian learner’s driver permit with photograph; • WA Proof of Age Card; • Proof of Age card or equivalent issued in an Australian BEER LINE CLEANING SERVICES state or territory; • A current WA Photo Card; INCREASE PROFITS • A current NSW Photo Card; SAVE UP TO 35% • A Photo Card issued by any Australian state or Territory ON BEER WASTE similar to the NSW/WA Photo Card. NB: It is important to note that these are the only authorised IMPROVE BEER QUALITY forms of identification when a person is suspected of being under the age of 18. Licensees may accept other forms of PROVIDE BETTER TASTING BEER identification but if a person is believed to be under the age of 18 one of the above forms of identification must PROVEN BEER LINE CLEANING be produced. For more information on the features of the WA Photo Card, visit the Transport WA website: www.transport. QUALITY SERVICE wa.gov.au/licensing/proof-of-identity.asp. STOP POURING PROFITS DOWN THE DRAIN FURTHER ENQUIRIES 0449 890 300 Should you require any further information, please CONTACT US TODAY TO contact Wanda Daniels, Regulatory and Policy SHOW YOU Adviser on (08) 9321 7701 or rpa@ahawa.asn.au HOW
2014 AHA-AON HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER HOSPITALITY AWARDS presented at the LION GALA BALL The AHA-Aon Hotel & Hospitality Awards for Excellence have been celebrating and acknowledging excellence in the hotel and hospitality industry for over a decade. Why should your venue enter the AHA Awards for Excellence? • The nomination process is simple and free • Submissions can be completed easily online • 42 categories acknowledging excellence, one suited for every hospitality venue • Recognition for your venue and staff at WA’s largest hospitality industry awards night • Sell-out Gala Ball showcasing fine food, excellent entertainment and premium beverages As a finalist and/or winner of an award your venue will receive the exclusive benefit of valuable promotion and marketing, assisting in increasing patron awareness for your venue. A Nomination Kit is enclosed with this magazine. Simple online nominations are due by 18 July. Submissions can be completed online and are due by 22 August. We look forward to your participation! The Awards will be presented on Monday 10 November 2014 at Crown Perth. proudly EASY ONLINE sponsored COMPLETION by www.ahawa.asn.au/events
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