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25.01.2022 The Victorian Live Music Venues Program will support Victorias live music sector by helping music venues respond to the devastating effects of the coronavirus ...pandemic. Operators of music venues across Victoria with a capacity of 50 to 1,200 people are eligible. Applications open: 16 July 2020 More info: https://bit.ly/CVvenues2020

25.01.2022 2020 liquor licensing fees refunds and waivers Businesses that have paid the 2020 renewal fee for their liquor licence or BYO permit will be reimbursed this fee, and those yet to pay will have their fee waived More at: https://www.vcglr.vic.gov.au//2020-liquor-licensing-fees-r

25.01.2022 Do labour hire companies (external security, cleaners, other staffing etc) contract and provide staff to your venue? Labour hire businesses must now apply fo...r a licence. From 30 October 2019 substantial penalties will apply to labour hire providers who don't have a licence or a licence application pending and to venues that use unlicensed providers. Learn more about the labour hire authority at: https://labourhireauthority.vic.gov.au

23.01.2022 Do you employ security crowd controller services personnel at your venue? Ensure you ask to see their security licence at the start of every shift (requirement ...for security to carry it on them), have a level of control and supervision of security at your venue, ensuring security are signed onto the security register and ensure the security register is appropriately maintained and left on-site at your venue. You should also check the database of registration periodically to ensure security licences are registered and active. Online security Register database can be accessed at: https://www.lars.police.vic.gov.au/lars/lars.asp #licensedpremises #bestpractice #security

23.01.2022 Under the Stage 4 restrictions, there are new requirements for businesses. Certain services and industries will be able to remain operational and will be required by law to have a COVID Safe Plan. Templates, registers and other guides to help you put it together can all be found by clicking on the link below. https://www.business.vic.gov.au//creating-a-covid-safe-wor

23.01.2022 A timely write up on perspectives for venues to assist with changing and preparing for takeaway #cafe #restaurant More at: https://www.smartcompany.com.au//restaurants-cafes-corona/

23.01.2022 summary of current corona restrictions for hospitality venues can be found here: https://www.business.vic.gov.au//hospitality-industry-guid

21.01.2022 Get into the routine with regular briefings with staff before the start of every shift. They don't need to go for long - It sets consistency and gets everyone t...ogether (and showing up on time). Talk about a new topic at every briefing. A cheap cost effective way to develop your staff and get better results. See more

20.01.2022 Dr Natasha Castree from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently presented to the hospitality industry on how to manage a COVID-19 outbreak at your venue. More at: https://www.vtic.com.au//How-to-Manage-a-COVID-19-Outbreak

20.01.2022 We welcome the announcement from the government for continued stimulus; The announcement today noted the allocation of $822 million for a third extension to the Business Support Fund. Minister Pakula noted that the government was working to ensure these funds would get allocated as quickly as possible via the Business Victoria website. These grants will be made available to 78,000 businesses with payrolls up to $10 million. Allocations will be based on the following ... 1. Companies with a payroll of less than $650,000 will be eligible to receive a $10,000 grant; 2. For companies with payroll between $650,000 and $3 million, a grant of $15,000 will be made available; and 3. Those companies with payroll between $3 million and $10 million will be eligible for a grant of $20,000 - The government will also waive liquor licence fees for 2021 Sole traders; It was good to hear Minister Pakula today indicate that a package for sole traders is being developed and we expect to hear more on that this week. Keep an ear out. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/supporting-victorian-busines

19.01.2022 Are you organising a workplace EOFY/end of year function for your employees? The workplace relations fact sheet is a great read when planning your upcoming even...t. Read up on best practices and possible areas for consideration including risks, liability and other issues for employers. http://www.mustmgt.com.au/edm/untitledworkplacefunctions.pdf #licensedpremises #functions

19.01.2022 Do you plan on trading on NYE? VCGLR have extended some (not all) licence categories to allow venues to trade later than normal. More at: https://www.vcglr.vic.gov.au//extended-ordinary-trading-ho

18.01.2022 This years reporting link is at: https://vcglr.vic.gov.au//wholesale-liquor-sales-data-repo

18.01.2022 Tony and Cetin Working with licensed venues today, developing staff to better handle , manage and prevent alcohol related issues - with the Christmas function rush about to flood our industry

17.01.2022 We would like to thank our followers most sincerely. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year ahead.Thank you for your support - the team look forward to 2020, keeping you updated and working together in the new year. Thank you xx

17.01.2022 Does your venue provide raffle tickets/prizes? A recent determination by the VCGLR has clarified that debit cards are not permitted to be offered as prizes in r...affles. More at: https://vcglr.vic.gov.au//raffle-prizes-%E2%80%93-what-per & https://www.vcglr.vic.gov.au//raff/licensee-resources/faqs #licensedpremises

15.01.2022 Throughout July and August, some Victorian liquor #licensedpremises licensees are required to collect and report on their annual wholesale transactions to other Victorian liquor licensees. Click on the link below to learn more. https://www.vcglr.vic.gov.au//wholesale-data-reporting-201

14.01.2022 LEMON LIME BITTERS (BEVERAGES) SALE TO UNDERAGE PATRONS - Every month we receive numerous queries from concerned venue operators about the rules and clarity of underage patrons consuming lemon lime bitters at their venues. Read our explanation at: https://us11.campaign-archive.com/ #lemonlimebitters #minors #licensedpremises

14.01.2022 Extended Food Recall Freedom Foods is recalling their MILKLAB Almond Milk and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Chocolate Almond Milk due to a potential microbial ...contamination. This recall includes an earlier recall of MILKLAB Almond Milk with a Best Before date of 6 AUG 2021 in SA. MILKLAB Almond Milk has been available for sale nationally in various coffee shops and food service outlets. Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Chocolate Almond Milk has been available for sale in NSW (Coles and Woolworths), QLD (Coles and Woolworths), SA (Coles and Woolworths), TAS (Coles), VIC (Coles and Woolworths) and WA (Coles and Woolworths). Date markings: MILKLAB Almond Milk 1L Best Before dates: - 18/06/21 - 01/07/21 - 20/07/21 - 29/07/21 - 06/08/21 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Chocolate Almond Milk 1L Best Before date: 27/04/21 Anyone who has consumed these products and is concerned about their health should seek medical advice. If you have purchased any of these products you should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information see the full recall notice at: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au//Milk-Lab-and-Blue-Diamon

14.01.2022 As restrictions begin to lift with small venues, it is a timely reminder to familiarise yourself with the following publication as no doubt there will be many questions by operators. This publication will assist hospitality businesses to safely resume operations in accordance with the easing of restrictions, while also ensuring the public feels confident that their health and safety is being protected. https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Hospitality-Industry-Guid

14.01.2022 Food venues take note

13.01.2022 Our winter 2019 Industry Update E Newsletter has been published. #majorevents #liquorlicensing More at - https://us11.campaign-archive.com/

13.01.2022 Noise complaints by neighbours can be a tricky problem for venues to solve - there are so many different kinds of complaints and variables. Most of the time th...e following points go along way to solving your problems: - Double glazing windows - Installing sound limiters and/or turning bass and audio levels downs - emptying glass bottles of bins during day light hours only - cleaning the outside amenity frequently particularly next to neighbours Simply talking with your neighbours and making them feel valued can have a huge impact towards complaint issues. #neighbourscomplaints #bestpractice #licensedpremises

13.01.2022 The new $534 million Business Support Package will provide more support to help businesses and workers through to the other side of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The new package includes: -> The expanded Business Support Fund providing more than 80,000 eligible businesses with a new $5,000 grant to support them through the renewed restrictions. This grant was previously made available to the 12 postcodes linked to outbreaks. It will now apply to all areas under Stage 3... restrictions. -> A $30 million dedicated fund for Victorias night time economy to support the hardest hit businesses in hospitality. -> $26 million in mental health support will ensure Victorians dealing with the compounding challenges of running a small business can get the support they need as they navigate their way through the crisis.

10.01.2022 A new music licensing system being launched by OneMusic Australia on Monday 1 July promises to streamline the administration of licence payments for any Austral...ian businesses playing music - shops, pubs, gyms, festival, cafes, restaurants, bars and everything in between. APRA AMCOS Chief Executive, Dean Ormston, said By simplifying and unifying music copyright management, OneMusic will make compliance easier and make sure rights holders are fully remunerated for both rights when their music is played in public. Learn more at http://apraamcos.com.au//onemusic-australia-101-for-membe/ & https://onemusic.com.au/

10.01.2022 Employers are now required to notify WorkSafe immediately when they become aware a worker has received a confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnosis https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au//employers-must-notify-wor

09.01.2022 Guidelines are now available for two Australian Government Creative Economy Support measuresthe Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund and the Arts Sustainability Fund. Applications for both open on 31 August. More at: https://www.arts.gov.au/covid-19-update

08.01.2022 This Sunday at 2am (Eastern Standard Time), clocks will go forward an hour meaning licensees who trade past 2am will lose one hour of trade. Gambling venue operators need to check that time displays on gambling machines automatically change http://bit.ly/2M9tTvX.

08.01.2022 Gaming venue operators - will be given the opportunity to defer any community contribution payments due in 2020 due to impacts associated with the coronavirus. https://vcglr.vic.gov.au//community-contribution-payments-

07.01.2022 Planning a fundraiser for your sporting club? Find out all you need to know via the VCGLR's fundraising video series http://bit.ly/2J9gmDM. Good Sports Community Clubs Victoria

06.01.2022 Gaming Venue operators have six months to amend their Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct to comply with a new Ministerial Direction https://vcglr.vic.gov.au//new-ministerial-direction-regard

06.01.2022 A good one for Gaming venues

06.01.2022 From 26 May 2019, a range of strict new requirements are being introduced for online or telephone betting operators. Click here to find out more http://bit.ly/2Jz87mr.

05.01.2022 Be proactive. Engage with patrons early. #liquorlicensing #RSA #licensedpremises

04.01.2022 A red line plan shows the areas where liquor can be supplied and/or consumed on your premises. If your venue has areas open to the public that are outside your ...red line area, make sure it is clear to patrons they must not take alcohol past certain points. Tip: A simple printed sign STOP, No alcohol beyond this point and a dedicated staff member regularly checking the area is an effective way to ensure you comply with your red line plan. You can download a copy of your red line plan at any time by registering a Liquor Portal account http://bit.ly/2CEw5Vn

02.01.2022 The Australian Taxation Office have provided further details and confirmed information relating to new employee eligibility requirements for the JobKeeper Payment. If you want more information please visit: https://www.ato.gov.au/General/JobKeeper-Payment/

01.01.2022 It's crucial your licensed premises have on hand contemporaneous incident note taking procedures both at the time of the incident or soon after - as a method of... best practice and an element of protection for your business. Our bench-mark custom made licensed venue incident report (LVIR) books are a great addition, comprehensively designed to capture important information at your venue. Benefits include: great learning and communication tool and provides a basis for informed and proactive decision making. A record can be provided to police if need be. Over 700 licensed venues in Victoria understand the value of having the LVIR books at their venue. #incidentreport #licensedpremises #bestpractice #proactive