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The Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association has officially launched in Australia and WE DELIVER, as the Industry Association representing the Restaurant & Cafe Segment of the Accommodation & Foodservice Industry and continues to Advocate on behalf of the segment to Local, State & Federal Government around Australia. Join us for #aseatatthetable

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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 and WE DELIVER, representing a $66 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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ARCA November 2025 Webinar

November 26, 2025
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ARCA’s 9-Hole Golf Day -Fore the festive season – mark your calendars!

December 1, 2025
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State of Play Foodservice Report 2025

December 1, 2025
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Check back for Frequently Updated Restaurant & Cafe Industry News & ARCA Announcements.

Tourism Australia turned down Michelin and a $40m chance to grow up

Wes Lambert, chief executive of the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association is among those baffled by the decision. “It would help reverse the international tourism slump,” he says. Lambert is referring to the latest arrivals numbers for the 12 months through August, which are still more than 8 per cent down on pre-COVID levels, and 11 per cent lower in some states.
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Why the Michelin Guide is coming to New Zealand, but not Australia

Industry figures questioned Tourism Australia’s decision. “We believe it’s time the Michelin Guide comes to Australia, and we’re perplexed at the tourism and trade ministers’ reluctance to invest in it,” said Wes Lambert, chief executive of the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association
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ARCA warns surcharge ban will ‘lift prices and kill choice’ for diners

“The original proposal to ban debit surcharges was already a burden—but the current proposals goes too far, too fast,” said ARCA CEO Wes Lambert. “If surcharges are banned, prices will simply rise across the board.”
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