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Hospitality giants struggle to stay afloat amid rising costs

Some of the biggest names in the hospitality industry are holding crisis talks, as restaurants and pubs struggle to stay afloat with rising costs.

Australian hospitality industry slams Fair Work Commission over minimum wage hike

A newly formed hospitality association has slammed Fair Work Commission’s pay increase of at least $33 a week to more than 2.6 million workers, labelling the move as “hopelessly out of touch.”

Australian Restaurant Cafe Association slams minimum wage hike

Upping the minimum and award wages will only lead to more restaurant closures and higher menu prices, according to a newly formed hospitality body.

The Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association (ARCA) strongly criticizes the Fair Work Commission’s recent Award Rate increase…

The Fair Work Commission today release its Annual Wage Review, raising the Minimum and Award wages by 3.75% (4.25% with the upcoming .5% Superannuation increase)…

Hospitality industry calls for Covid-style rescue package

Skyrocketing costs and decreasing consumer spend are destroying the country’s restaurant and cafe sector, with industry leaders calling for the government to step in and help before it’s too late.

Neil Perry, Chris Lucas and More Top Restaurateurs Unite To Rescue Struggling Hospo Industry

“What this organisation hopes to do is to have a seat in these various things that affect us, to make sure that the government, when they’re legislating, understands what they’re doing to a $64 billion industry.”

New Australian hospitality industry group ARCA forms

A new hospitality association launched to the public today, with leading restaurant groups from across the country joining the group to call for action.

Hospo heavyweights say ‘enough is enough’ as they launch lobby group to save embattled $64b industry

The prominent chef and restaurateur joins high-profile restaurants including Quay, Restaurant Hubert and Lake House in an effort to rescue the industry from unprecedented challenges.

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