ARCA Launches in Australia

The Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association has officially launched in Australia, as the Industry Association representing the Restaurant & Cafe Segment of the Accommodation & Foodservice Industry. 

The Strongest Voice for Restaurants & Cafes

The Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association (ARCA) is the strongest voice for the restaurant & cafe segment of the Accommodation & Foodservice Industry, representing a $65 billion sector that employs nearly 500,000 workers. We strive to become Australia’s peak hospitality body, representing the nearly 56,000 restaurants & cafes. ARCA is YOUR VOICE, will DRIVE CHANGE in the Industry, and will work tirelessly for YOU, as your Industry Association. 

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Tax-free tipping: Restaurant lobby wants tips treated like lottery winnings

Tips paid to restaurant staff should be tax-free and treated the same way as lotto winnings, the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association says, as diners pay growing sums to reward exceptional service.

Despite rising prices, Australians are tipping more

Australians tipped more and at a greater frequency in 2024 as metropolitan customers led a wave of increased generosity that defied overall spending restraint driven by cost-of-living pressures. The average tip in Australia rose to $25.20 in 2024, according to data compiled from more than 75,000 Australian businesses using electronic payment system Zeller. This was a 25 per cent increase from 2023 ($20.20), with the state capitals leading the surge as regional customers pulled back on giving gratuities in 2024.

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