QHA REVIEW April 2017

LET’S BE HONEST, IN THIS WORLD
OF CONSTANT INFORMATION
AND ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT
THE QHA REVIEW NEEDS TO BE
IMPRESSIVE TO BREAK THROUGH,
AND TO LET OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
AS AN INDUSTRY SHINE.
RENEWAL DOESN’T MEAN LOSING OUR HISTORY
As our members and other industry readers will see the QHA Review has
undergone a significant face-lift as of this issue. Let’s be honest, in this
world of constant information and online entertainment the QHA Review
needs to be impressive to break through, and to let our achievements as
an industry shine.
Although this means there will be changes, you will soon see that the core
of our magazine remains the same. It exists to showcase our members,
and let stakeholders know the vital role we play right across Queensland.
I was reminded of this in the last week when we found in our archives
a copy of the Queensland United Licensed Victuallers Association
Constitution from 1939. The QHA now carries on the good work our
forebears established with these rules.
Inside the front cover is listed “What the Association Does”.
It is assuring to see how much it remains the same 78 years later:
• Fixes the Price Schedule (we can’t do this anymore)
• Guards the margin of profit
• Conducts negotiations in connection with wages
• Answers legal queries in connect with the trade
• Gives free advice where wage disputes occur and assists in obtaining
settlements out of the Courts
• Assists in engaging competent staff
• Furnishes free advice on all Parliamentary statutes affecting the trade
• Acts as the united voice of the trade and ensuring cooperative as
opposed to individual effort.
I trust you will enjoy the new format and continue to read, pass on and
contribute to this magnificent record of our Association.
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