QHA REVIEW April 2017

PUB TALK
with Paul St John-Wood
CYCLONES AND SOCIAL MEDIA STORMS
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At the time of writing this month’s Pub Talk, Cyclone
Debbie was just about to cross the QLD coast at Airlie
Beach and our thoughts were with all of the hoteliers,
their staff and family’s safety and security during this
natural disaster.
We were also shocked to see the images of a fire at
one of Queensland’s most iconic landmarks. Thankfully
no one was injured in the blaze at the XXXX Brewery.
The industry, and XXXX drinkers across the state,
have been assured that the fire will have no impact on
production and supply.
External Advertising
We continue to see many hotels breach the Liquor
Act in regards to external advertising for on-premises
promotions or prices. We know that inspectors check
up on social media. Below is the applicable section of
the Act to remind you and your staff what you can’t do
in regards to external advertising.
Section 142ZZC (1)(a) to (c) prohibit a licensee or
permittee from advertising, or allowing anyone to
advertise:
(a) the availability of the following for consumption
on the licensee’s licensed premises or the premises
to which the permittee’s permit relates (each the
advertised premises)
• free liquor
• multiple quantities of liquor; for example - 2 drinks for
the price of 1.
(b) the sale price of liquor for consumption on the
advertised premises; or
(c) a promotion that is likely to indicate to an ordinary
person the availability of liquor, for consumption on the
advertised premises, at a price less than that normally
charged for the liquor. Examples of promotions for (c)
include:
• ‘happy hours’
• ‘all you can drink’
• ‘toss the boss’.
In accordance with s142ZZC(2), a person does not
contravene s142ZZC(1) if:
(a) the advertising happens only within the advertised
premises; and
(b) the advertisement is not visible or audible to a
person who is outside the advertised premises.
The QHA can check your advertising before you post it
to social media or your web applications. Please don’t
hesitate to contact us for advice in this regard.
Two-Up on Anzac Day
Many hotels will be looking to host two-up games in
their venues on ANZAC Day but remember you must
receive written approval by an RSL sub-branch and
the following conditions are to be adhered to:
• People aged under 18 must not play two-up
• No commission can be charged on money wagered
• All money wagered in the game must be returned to
players as winnings
• If an entry fee is charged for those who participate in
the game, the money raised is to be donated to the
RSL or RSL sub-branch to support ex-service men
and women and their families (this could be through
an association such as Legacy)
• Money raised from entry fees must not be used for
administrative purposes.
The QHA can assist members with a template letter for
seeking RSL sub-branch written approval to conduct
two-up and can provide information on ANZAC Day
trading conditions.
Welcome to New Members
The QHA would like to welcome new members
Glasshouse Mountains Tavern – Glasshouse
Mountains, Homestead Tavern – Boondall,
Saleyards Hotel – Rockhampton, Lakeland Downs
Hotel Motel – Lakeland, The Montague Hotel –
West End and the Kairi Hotel - Kairi. We wish you
every success in the year ahead and look forward to
assisting you in your hotel business endeavours.
ABOVE
The Grand View Hotel played host to a visiting media
contingent covering Cyclone Debbie.