Policy & Regulation
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Country-of-origin labelling for seafood in restaurants is coming
Starting 1 July, 2026, Aussie seafood lovers will soon be able to select their preferred catch in restaurants and cafes, with country-of-origin labelling…
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NSW opens $4m round of Uptown Grants for hospitality precincts
The New South Wales (NSW) government has opened applications for the fourth round of its Uptown Grant Program.
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NSW to review red tape burden on cafes and restaurants
The NSW government will review unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles for the state’s more than 50,000 food retail operators.
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“It’s Not a Demand Problem”: R&CA diagnoses the restaurant crisis
Australia’s peak hospitality body says operators are being crushed by costs, not deserted by customers.
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Feeding the Olympic Games: Why hospitality must unite
The Olympics are more than an event; they are a living, breathing ecosystem, as Kristie Booker explains.
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Vic Gov waives liquor license fees for bushfire-hit venues
Businesses like pubs, wineries and cafés in fire-hit regions will have their 2026 renewal fees automatically waived or refunded.
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Cafés and restaurants hit record failure rates, but pubs hold firm
Cafés, restaurants, and takeaway businesses are now failing at the highest rate of any industry in the country, new data shows.
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Operators urged to comment on Sydney’s outdoor dining changes
The City of Sydney is seeking community input on significant reforms to change outdoor dining arrangements.
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Payday Super: What you need to know about the changes
New legislation will require hospitality employers to pay staff superannuation with each paycheck, ending the quarterly payment system.
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‘Bracing for Ripple Effects’: Hospitality responds to RBA’s rate rise decision
The first rate increase in over two years is expected to compound challenges for restaurants and cafés struggling with thin margins and rising…
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