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JUNE 2024
From The President
Response To Coalition
Immigration Stance
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From The CEO
Digital Content Manager A Timely
Appointment
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Owen Webb
What Makes The New Deputy CEO Tick?
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Regional Meetings
Gawler, Barossa, Southcoast and Hills
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Berri’s Community Spirit
A Prized Asset
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Vale Malcolm Hill,
Champion of Country Pubs
I N T H I S I S S U E
04 From the President
06 From the CEO
08 What Makes The New
Deputy CEO Tick?
12 New Sustainability Guide To Empower
SA Hotels In Setting Nation-Leading
Clean And Green Standards
14 Regional Meetings
18 Women In Hotels
20 Berri’s Community Spirit A Prized Asset
26 Annual Wage Review 2023-24
30 It seems like a good idea, but...
32 Vale Malcolm Hill, Champion Of
Country Pubs
34 Corporate Partners Directory
35 Gaming Care
36 Corporate Partners 2023/24
37 Licensee Transfers, New Members,
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Response To Coalition
Immigration Stance
From the President
DAVID BASHEER
The Federal Coalition’s budget reply
speech had a disturbing policy
contained within it.
The proposal to slash net
migration to 160,000 would have
an immediate negative impact on
our ability to bring in much-needed
skills to cover our labour shortages.
The AHA has lobbied the Federal
Opposition to reconsider its pledge,
which includes cutting overseas
arrivals by 25%.
Meetings have taken place with
their leader Peter Dutton and the
Shadow Immigration Minister
Dan Tehan. The first took place
inside 12 hours of the Leader’s
announcement.
We have requested clarification
regarding the specific visa
category targeted by the proposed
measures. This move comes amid
concerns regarding the Opposition
Leader’s pledge to prioritise skilled
visas within the construction sector,
potentially affecting the position of
hospitality workers in the queue.
We pointed out that our industry
is currently facing a prolonged
shortage of chefs for kitchen
staffing. Employers are actively
engaged in recruiting trained
cooks from various countries, with
a notable sponsorship of 2841.
overseas chefs to come to Australia
in 2022-23.
From those meetings, it was agreed
any migration skills list needs to
have a clear focus on where the
real shortages are, and that the
Coalition would work with the AHA
and Accommodation Australia in
the finalisation of its migration and
workforce policies.
The hospitality sector has 12,000
chef and cook positions vacant right
now. We are also in desperate need
of restaurant and hotel managers,
where migration has played an
important role in assisting
employers’ needs.
There are also concerns around the
current Federal Government’s policy
to relegate chefs, cooks, restaurant
and hotel managers from the Tier
One migration priority list, making it
even harder for our members to fill
those positions.
The AHA has articulated a clear view
to the Federal Government that those
roles need to remain on the skilled
occupation list, both permanent
and temporary.
STATE BUDGET
The recent State Government budget
was largely well received by the AHA.
Coming off the excitement of our
events season, where national
data revealed South Australia as
the country’s number one tourist
destination for April, we again head
into tourism’s Achilles heel - winter
visitation numbers.
The AHA presented a detailed
submission to Government to
provide more funding to reverse our
‘Valley of Death’.
The Treasurer has listened and
allocated $14m over four years to
expand the business events fund to
focus on conferences and events
during winter.
It is money perfectly targeted.
Data from Business Events
Adelaide reveals that a conference
delegate will spend $650 a day,
compared to $200 per day from the
leisure tourist.
Beyond a conference, delegates
extend their stay to explore the
regions and become advocates
for the State - returning with
their families.
We also welcome the
announcement of $20.8 million
provided to increase marketing
of our state both interstate
and overseas.
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F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T
Beyond tourism, there is energy
relief for small business. The
Economic Recovery Fund will
provide small business energy
grants of $20 million in
2024-25 for Round 2 of the
Economic Recovery Fund.
This will support up to 8,000 eligible
small businesses and not-forprofit
organisations with grants
between $2,500 - $50,000 to invest
in energy efficient equipment or
other improvements to reduce
and manage their energy usage
and costs.
Members should keep an eye out
via the Office for Small and Family
Business website, with applications
expected to open in August
this year.
Importantly, again there are no new
taxes, while tax increases have been
restricted to CPI.
Our only disappointment was a lack
of funding targeting the chronic
labour and skills shortages in our
sector. We continue to remind
Government not every young kid
wants to work on nuclear subs or
other new world industries.
NEW SATC CHAIR
It has been announced David Koch
will become the new Chair of SATC
in July.
David brings a wealth of business
and strategic experience to this
critical role.
A man familiar with success,
no doubt David will build on the
impressive work done by SATC in
recent times.
I would like to acknowledge the
outstanding contribution made by
the outgoing Chair Andrew Bullock.
Andrew became Chair in 2019,
unaware that tourism would be on
the brink of its greatest challenge
in a lifetime. Andrew steered
SATC though those seemingly
impossible Covid years and the
recent announcement of record
occupancy levels in South Australia
is a testament to Andrew’s drive
and direction.
Andrew will not be lost to the
industry, as he remains Chair of
the South Australian division of
Accommodation Australia.
VALE MALCOLM HILL
It was with sadness we were
advised of the death of AHA|SA Life
member Malcolm Hill.
Malcolm was the long time
manager of the Berri Hotel and
served on the AHA|SA State Council
for 17 years.
Malcolm was a revered figure in the
Riverland in both the business and
sporting community.
His life was remembered at
a moving service at the Berri
Football Club.
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Immediate AHA|SA Past President
Peter Hurley was one of several
speakers who superbly eulogised
Malcolm’s wonderful life.
In honour of Malcom’s remarkable
commitment and influence at the
Berri Hotel, it was announced at
the funeral the Sports Bar would
be renamed the Malcolm Hill
SportsBar.
The AHA|SA’s deepest sympathies
are expressed to his loving wife of
62 years Ann and children Peter,
Amanda and Julia.
David Basheer, AHA|SA President
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Digital Content Manager
A Timely Appointment
From the CEO
ANNA MOELLER
When I was appointed as CEO of
the AHA|SA, I promised “evolution
not revolution”.
We are conscious of the need to
move with the times in all areas
of operations, including our
communications. This is why in
recent years we have experimented
with podcasts and social media
platforms to tell our stories.
And now, we have appointed an
experienced communications
professional, Josh Bevan, to be our
first Digital Content Manager.
This is a strategic move to respond
to the growing influence of social
media and the consumption of
digital content.
NEW MEMBER SERVICE
Josh will drive our communication
with members, partners and other
target audiences and stakeholders –
but he will also be available to assist
members and Corporate Partners.
He has hit the ground running
and has already provided advice
to member hotels on how to
implement strategies, especially
those who don't have a comms or
marketing person on their team.
We are keen to ensure that our
regional members have equal
access to this service.
Josh will attend all of the regional
meetings and be out and about
across the state. Please seek him
out and have a chat with him to see
how he can assist you.
In addition to his strong social
media skills, Josh has years of
experience with video production
– a medium that is of increasing
importance in the marketing of
venues and messaging on behalf
of industry.
His experience includes being
employed as a producer for
ABC radio for five years, sound
engineering and working as a
communications professional for
both employee associations and
private enterprise.
Josh will help shape the AHA|SA’s
narrative and provide a voice for
our members. He will give the
community a better understanding
of “pub land” and address some
of the long-standing myths about
the industry.
SKILLS SHORTAGE LINK
We are particularly keen to use
social media and video to address
the ongoing skills crisis that
members confront on a daily basis.
The association will use Josh’s
skills to promote our sector
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F R O M T H E C E O
“We are particularly keen to use
social media and video to address
the ongoing skills crisis that members
confront on a daily basis.”
offering exciting, progressive and
long term career pathways. Not just
jobs to get you someone through
university or a gap year, but a career
that offers lifetime opportunities,
opens the door to travel, provides
jobs for all age groups and
embraces diversity.
By tapping the power of social
media to tell our stories, we can
make a difference to how people
perceive our industry.
WHY SOCIAL MEDIA?
Many hotels already use social
media to promote themselves and
their offerings. It is now the ‘Go To’
tool across society to communicate
immediately and effectively across
a broad audience.
It is vital that our association
masters this space.
Social media particularly targets
younger demographics. More than
half of Gen Z say that social media
is their main source of news. This
would have been unthinkable in
years gone by - but the world is
changing rapidly and we need to
keep pace with that change if we are
to remain relevant.
Our ability to be a communication
leader on social platforms and
with our digital content will
be increasingly important into
the future.
I would urge you to watch the video
on this page. In it, I turn the tables
and ‘interview the interviewer’,
allowing Josh to explain his focus in
his own words.
Watch Video
Anna Moeller,
AHA|SA CEO
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D E P U T Y C E O P R O F I L E
What Makes The New Deputy CEO Tick?
In hindsight, Covid-19 provided the perfect ‘trial by fire’
for Owen Webb to take on the burdens of being Deputy
CEO of the AHA|SA.
By his own admission, the 24/7 demands of the
pandemic took him “right to the edge and almost
broke me”.
“Now that I look back, it felt as though if we could get
through that period as an industry, we could just about
get through anything,” he said,
“I personally had never been busier than during the
pandemic. It was unrelenting, amendments were being
made to IR legislation on a regular basis and at a state
level the goalposts were constantly changing through
changes to the emergency management directions.
Trying to decipher the changes and how they applied in
practical terms to members and their employees was a
huge challenge.
“It wasn’t just me. The whole AHA|SA team were
magnificent the way they worked so cohesively together
and thought of ideas “outside of the box”. The team
carried a huge workload for the industry, and in the end
we were able to provide really succinct, timely advice
and support to our members.
“That was greatly appreciated by the members and that
appreciation made it all worthwhile.
“We were nimble and adaptable as an association,
and in the end we came out of the Covid period with
higher levels of membership than we’d ever had before,
because more than ever hotels could see the benefits of
being a member of the AHA.
“What I took from our members during that period was
their positive outlook. I was earning a salary and still
had a job, but for the hoteliers they were riding the wave
of emotions having to deal with constant change and
not only having to think about how they were going
to keep their business afloat but also how they were
going to try and keep their staff employed. They didn’t
mope around; instead, they asked ‘How can we make
this work?’ They had to come up with innovative ideas
to maintain trade – who would have thought we would
have served so many meals through the drive thru
bottleshops ! They were incredible”.
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“At this stage I'm more
behind-the-scenes. I'm there
to assist to work across
our projects, services and
advocacy, and to get a
strong handle on the issues
affecting our industry.”
PERSONAL
Looking at his lean, clean-cut appearance, you might not
be surprised to learn that Owen has run a staggering
11 marathons (42.2km) and assures me that this year’s
Adelaide Marathon will be number 12.
But few would suspect that he has cleaned hotel rooms
and worked alongside farmers and roo shooters to earn
a living.
That was many years ago in more carefree times after
leaving school. However, he has retained the skills
learned from working with people from all walks of life,
especially when it comes to understanding employee
and IR matters.
Adelaide born and bred - “my parents were 10-pound
Poms” – he spent an impromptu gap year after school,
working around Australia in a winery, in hospitality and
travelling overseas.
He went on to complete a Bachelor of Management in
Labour Relations at the University of South Australia
in 1999.
Married to Vesna, he has a daughter Amelia aged
19 and a son Aleksander aged 14.
Owen has been at the AHA|SA for a total of 14 years.
However, this is his second stint, his first being between
2001 and 2003. He has also worked in hotels in HR
roles, for both the RD Jones Group in Adelaide for five
years and Mantra Accommodation Group for four years.
Throughout his career he has forged a formidable
reputation for being a cool head under pressure, with
more than five years as Workplace Relations Manager
and six years as an IR advocate.
“I love the idea of helping people with problems, which
is part of the appeal of IR,” he said.
“If there is a problem, I enjoy the idea of trying to work
through it and seeing if there is a solution.
“That’s why I like the membership association work.
We can work through a member’s problem, assist them
(hopefully), and enjoy the feeling of satisfaction when
the member is happy with the outcome.”
Owen clearly has the rare ability to cut through
complexity and provide clear and simplified advice.
He is also adept at dealing with pressure and multiple
inputs, two traits he will need as the Deputy CEO.
NEW POSITION
Describing how he sees his role, Owen said: “David
(Basheer) and Anna (Moeller) are the spokespeople for
the industry.
“At this stage I'm more behind-the-scenes. I'm there
to assist to work across our projects, services and
advocacy, and to get a strong handle on the issues
affecting our industry.”
In addition to IR work, Owen assists with regional
meetings, and meets with the likes of Liquor
and Gaming, and ministerial advisors to gain an
understanding of proposed legislation and changes to
guidelines, and to provide input.
He also sits on the Industrial Relations Consultative
Council, which mainly comprises employers and unions,
who provide input and feedback to the Minister for
Industrial Relations on any proposed changes the state
government is seeking to make in IR and Work Health
and Safety.
In his words, he’s “adding depth” to the association.
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D E P U T Y C E O P R O F I L E
“There remains a real
challenge to promote
our industry to younger
generations and to promote
the industry as providing an
exciting and fulfilling career.”
“For the AHA|SA team, our key function is to assist
members work through the challenges they face from
a legislative and compliance perspective, and provide
them with the necessary support and tools to help them
successfully run their businesses” he said.
These challenges include labour shortages, rising cost
of business, compliance and red tape… to name a few.
“The labour shortage, particularly post Covid, has
been crippling for our industry. We have instances of
members not getting a single applicant for a job, and
hotels having to reduce trade and services because they
simply don’t have the staff to service customers.
“There remains a real challenge to promote our industry
to younger generations and to promote the industry as
providing an exciting and fulfilling career.
“We have recently put in submissions to the state
government for funding that can be used to try and
promote and attract individuals into our industry”.
“As an industry association we will also continue
to support the government to attract major events
and boost tourism, and importantly advocate for an
increase to the budget for the tourism commission
to attract those visitors from interstate and overseas
through appropriate campaigns.”
VISION
Those who know him say he is patient, a good listener
and above all, a problem solver.
But that patience can be tested.
“From an industrial relations perspective, there is no
doubt in my mind that we are overregulated,” explained
the 47-year-old.
“It would be nice if we made life easier and less
complex, especially industrial relations for small
business, so it’s not overwhelming for them.
He would also like to be part of a societal change where
a hospitality career is at the forefront of young peoples’
minds, with a higher level of skills and training.”
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S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
Left to Right: CEO and Founder of 2XE, Nick Palousis;
AHA|SA CEO, Anna Moeller; CEO Green Industries SA, Josh Wheeler.
New Sustainability Guide To Empower
SA Hotels In Setting Nation-Leading
Clean And Green Standards
The South Australian hospitality
industry made a huge leap forward
in its clean and green efforts
in June, with the launch of the
AHA|SA’s Hospitality Industry’s
Guide to Sustainability.
In collaboration with the State
Government’s Green Industries
SA (GISA) and local sustainability
consultants 2XE, this guide will
cement a commitment and provide
comprehensive resources to
empower hotels in adopting and
excelling sustainable practices.
AHA|SA CEO, Anna Moeller, said,
“We are thrilled to unveil this guide
with the State Government and 2XE
on behalf of the hotels industry.”
“Environmental sustainability
has played a pivotal role in South
Australia’s history, driven by a
commitment to protecting our
pristine natural environment. Our
state has been a trailblazer, being
the first to ban plastic bags in 2009
and setting Adelaide on course to
become the world’s first carbonneutral
city.”
“We have developed this guide so
that our hotel members are well
supported in their endeavours
towards more sustainable options
and can realise the real moneysaving
opportunities that come
along with a more effective use
of resources.”
“This sustainability guide aims
to tackle waste management by
aligning industry thinking to avoid
waste in the first place, followed
by initiatives that focus on better
practices, reusing and recycling, and
finally, disposing of waste in more
responsible ways.”
“Across our great state, we not only
provide excellent venues and service
with premium food and wine, but we
have shown that we can do it with
care for our people and our planet.”
“By looking at sustainable supply
chains and sharing the success,
our industry can encourage the
extension of green practices and
become an industry leader in this
space,” Anna said.
GISA’s Chief Executive, Josh
Wheeler, said, “Green Industries
SA has a long track record of
partnering with industry to provide
valuable guides and toolkits like
this to enable South Australian
businesses to unlock the potential
of the circular economy to gain a
competitive advantage while also
demonstrating a commitment to
environmental leadership.”
2XE Managing Director, Nick
Palousis, said, “This is exactly
the leadership that has set South
Australia apart from the rest of the
nation for so long.”
"In this guide, we have outlined
the many opportunities for venues
and hotels to reduce their impact
on the environment and benefit
the business by doing so. 2XE is
so happy to be on the ride with
the leaders at the AHA-SA, Green
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Industries SA, and our hospitality
industry,” Nick said.
AHA|SA members have already
adopted sustainable practices
outlined in this guide:
• Watervale Hotel owners, Nicola
and Warren are reducing food
waste by turning unused animal
parts into items for their “Doggie
Degustation” menu for canine
companions. With their pub
and farm just minutes of each
other, food waste from the pub
goes to a three-stage compost
system - eventually being used to
grow fresh produce. It’s circular,
regenerative, and impressive!
• The Maylands Hotel analysed
their waste composition,
revealing that organic food
waste comprised approximately
38% of their general waste. By
implementing an organic waste
management service, the hotel
successfully diverted significant
amounts of waste from landfill,
resulting in a net weekly saving
of $50 and annual savings of
$2,600!
• Novotel Barossa upgraded most
of their lighting to LED fittings.
It is expected that this upgrade
could result in up to 11,800kWh
in savings per year, or $3,540
(at 0.30c/kWh).
• The Feathers Hotel installed
incorporated timed heaters
so they are only turned on
when required.
• The Old Spot Hotel has a large
roof space and has invested
in a large rooftop solar system
– even incorporating panels
on their car park shading
structure! As a result, they are
seeing a significant reduction in
electricity costs.
• Case studies that underpinned
this new sustainability guide
showed that:
• On average, restaurants throw
away 23% of food they purchase
• Lighting controls can reduce
energy use by 30 to 50%
Launch attendees.
Panel Discussion Members, Left to Right: Watervale Hotel Owner, Warrick Duthy, Mark Condi
from Duxton Pubs, and Andrew Kemp from Matthews Hospitality Group.
• Refrigeration in hospitality venues
can account for up to 30% of their
total energy consumption
• Poorly maintained HVAC systems
can consume up to 30% more
energy than they should
• Upgrading building insulation can
result in up to 40% reduction in
heating and cooling costs
• Good operational practices can
result in up to 10% savings
• A tap that drips 1 drop per
second can waste up to 7,000
litres of water per year
We look forward to working with
members to continue adopting
sustainable practices and
encourage businesses to reach
out to our specialists if they
have questions, need advice, or
sustainability initiatives they would
like to promote through us!
A copy of the AHA|SA Hospitality
Industry's Guide to Sustainability can
be downloaded here .
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REGIONAL MEETINGS
There was a record turnout at the Gawler and Barossa regional meeting! Publicans, Andrew and Chris Plush, hosted
the massive turnout for lunch at the Tanunda Hotel for members and corporate partners. It was clear that the
big issues we’re all aligned on are tackling our industry’s skills shortage and staff retention with government, and
reducing further red tape, taxes, and costs for businesses.
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R E G I O N A L M E E T I N G S
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REGIONAL MEETINGS
There was a lot of positive energy at the Macclesfield Hotel , where Publicans, Jen and Justin Yorke, hosted
a large turnout of members and corporate partners for the South Coast and Hills regional meeting. Great food
and a perfect way to spend a sunny Autumn day! It was great to catch up with everyone, hearing your stories and
relaying the latest in workplace relations, licensing, and advocacy for the hotels industry.
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W O M E N I N H O T E L S F U N C T I O N
Women
For 30 years, Women in Hotels has brought voices together across our industry. The event in May, hosted at the
Arkaba Hotel , once again showed the leadership roles that women are taking in the hospitality industry. It was
great to catch up with you all!
Thanks to our guest speaker, Sue Dewing, CEO of Sturt Football Club Inc and AHA|SA member for sharing her
story, and our corporate partners for attending.
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B E R R I H O T E L
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B E R R I H O T E L
BERRI’S COMMUNITY
SPIRIT A PRIZED
ASSET
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B E R R I H O T E L
In 2020 Berri Hotel announced a 3-year landmark sponsorship partnership with the town's main sporting stadium
and complex. This this partnership has been renewed for a further 3 years making a 6 year deal.
“Berri Hotel seeks partnerships with local organisations,
non-profits and community groups that positively impact
both the community and the individuals involved.”
Hotels are the heart of regional communities – and
none more so than the Berri Hotel.
The community-owned hotel won the Community
Service & Support award at the 2023 AHA|SA Awards
for Excellence.
“Overall, it is the local community that shapes the Berri
Hotel,” said Jeremy Sweet General Manager
“It provides a sense of belonging, social connections,
economic opportunities and a platform for
collective action.
“By actively participating in and supporting the local
community, we help create a thriving and inclusive
environment for everyone involved.”
The list of organisations that benefit from the highlyregarded
country pub is too long to list, but includes the
likes of:
• Guide Dogs SA
• Leukemia Foundation
• Relay for Life (Cancer Council)
• Royal Flying Doctors Service
• St Vincent De Paul Society SA
• Rotary International
• Lions International.
It supports a range of schools, as well as 15 community
events and 16 community sporting clubs.
"The sponsorship and support the Berri Hotel provides
is essential for the growth and sustainability of our
netball club,” said Lauren Cresp, Treasurer of the Berri
Netball Club.
“The hotel contributions play a crucial role in enabling
our teams, events and juniors to thrive in an all-inclusive
environment."
REVITALISED INSIDE AND OUT
Built in 1918, Berri Hotel has been community-owned
since May 1937.
Having undergone a number of major renovations in
recent years, it offers 101 rooms and suites, function
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spaces, a bistro, sports bar, gaming lounge, and drive
through bottle shop. In recent times, the opening of the
Berri Hotel Riverview Apartments was a project, with
the creation of 30 new short-stay apartments as part of
the Hotel.
As a community-owned pub, it invests profits from
meals, drinks, accommodation, gaming, events etc
back into the local community.
This is in addition to the employment of local staff and
use of local suppliers.
Not surprisingly, its tagline “Here for you” talks directly
to the community.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
The Berri Hotel has a wide focus. It invests broadly,
so that it supports the well-being, health, lifestyle and
performance of the local community. For 2022/2023,
this represented an annual financial contribution in
excess of $150,000.
The total over seven years has exceeded $1 million.
Youth is an important focus. It has sponsored Glossop
High and Rivergum College, as well as supporting the
Breakfast Program at Berri Regional Secondary College.
This initiative provides breakfast to students before the
start of the school day.
“By ensuring that students have access to a nutritious
meal to fuel their bodies and minds, promoting better
academic performance and overall well-being,” Jeremy
Sweet General Manager
“Our community hotel aims
to create a positive impact
on the local community,
while providing a unique
and enriching experience for
locals and visitors alike.”
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B E R R I H O T E L
ALL LEVELS CONTRIBUTE
Berri Hotel Group's board is structured to ensure
representation of local businesses, government, and
community groups.
The staff, management and board actively participate
in a range of community groups, initiatives and events,
including:
• Berri Barmera CBD Revitalisation Plan
• Destination Riverland Tourism Plan 2030
• Outdoor Cinema loan and set up for community
groups and sporting clubs
• Member of a Reference Group for Regional Industry
and Engagement for student pathways and careers
with the Department of Education.
• Local Prostate Cancer Push, working with the Prostate
Cancer Foundation Australia and Berri Lions Club.
PROMOTING HOSPITALITY
As Australia continues to grapple with a skills shortage
in hotels, the Berri Hotel is working hard to be part of
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It actively promotes the hotel industry to the community,
highlighting careers in the hospitality industry,
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“We need to reduce the
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the dropout rate is
significant. It is not all about
apprenticeships – we would
like to see short skills
courses to upskill.”
Examples include:
• A Berri Hotel and Berri Regional Secondary College
partnership, awarding an annual scholarship to a
nominated year 12 student. This initiative features
seminars with students regarding careers in
the industry.
• People of Berri Hotel' a coordinated social media
campaign profiling the team members, suppliers, and
customers of the Hotel.
• Local media releases promoting benefits of Hotel
operations for the community and economy (jobs,
visitor nights, visitor expenditure and events.)
“Berri Hotel seeks partnerships with local organisations,
non-profits and community groups that positively
impact both the community and the individuals
involved,” said Jeremy Sweet General Manager
“These interactions promote a sense of unity and create
a stronger social support system within our community.
“Our community hotel aims to create a positive impact
on the local community, while providing a unique and
enriching experience for locals and visitors alike.”
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W O R K P L A C E R E L A T I O N S
Annual Wage
Review 2023-24
BY OWEN WEBB
On 3 June 2024, the Fair Work Commission Annual
Wage Review Panel (Panel) handed down their decision
in the 2023-24 Annual Wage Review. In this article we
look at the increase that was awarded, the impact for
hotels and what preparation is required to ensure that
hotels are compliant with the changes.
MODERN AWARD WAGES
The Panel decided to increase the National Minimum
Wage and all modern award minimum wage rates
by 3.75% effective from the first full pay period
commencing on or after 1 July 2024.
The effect of the 2023-24 Annual Wage Review decision
is that for those employees employed pursuant to
Modern awards in the hotel and retail sector such as
the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (HIGA),
Restaurant Industry Award 2020 (RIA) and General
Retail Industry Award 2020 (GRIA), base rates of pay
will increase by 3.75%.
The minimum wage increases from $882.80 per week,
calculated based on a week of 38 ordinary hours, or
$23.23 per hour, to $915.90 per week or $24.10 per
hour, effective from the first full pay period on or after
1 July 2024.
To put the increase into context as an example, the
rate of pay for any work performed between 7:00am
to 7:00pm Monday to Friday for a casual food and
beverage attendant wage level 3 classification under the
Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 will increase
from $31.09 per hr (inclusive of 25% casual loading) to
$32.25 per hr.
CONSIDERATIONS
The Panel as part of the Annual Wage Review process
received submissions from various interested parties
including state and federal governments, unions and
employer associations.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions proposed a 5%
increase to minimum and award wages, plus at least an
additional 4% in award rates for selected occupations,
particularly in care and degree-qualified work as part of
a gender pay equity measure. The Australian Chamber
of Commerce and Industry supported an increase in
minimum and modern award wages of up to 2% (plus
the legislated 0.5% Superannuation Guarantee increase
in 2024).
In determining the level of the increase, the Panel
stated that “… a primary consideration has been the
cost-of living pressures that modern-award-reliant
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“The Australian Council of Trade Unions proposed a 5%
increase to minimum and award wages, plus at least an
additional 4% in award rates for selected occupations,
particularly in care and degree-qualified work as part of
a gender pay equity measure.”
employees, particularly those who are low paid and
live in low-income households, continue to experience
notwithstanding that inflation is considerably lower than
it was at the time of last year’s Review. 1 ” The Panel also
noted that it was not appropriate to increase awardwages
by an amount significantly above the inflation
rate because “ … labour productivity is no higher than
it was four years ago and productivity growth has only
recently returned to positive territory. 2 ” In awarding the
increase the Panel also took into consideration that
labour market conditions and business profit growth
was less positive in those industry sectors that were
heavily award reliant and that employees would soon
receive the benefit of the Stage 3 tax cuts and other
Budget cost of living measures 3 .
WAGE SCHEDULES
The AHA|SA has prepared new wage schedules
reflecting the Panel’s changes to award rates of pay.
The schedules are available to download from the
Workplace Relations Tab on the AHA|SA website. Wage
schedules are available for the following Awards:
• Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020
• Restaurant Industry Award 2020
• General Retail Industry Award 2020
• Registered & Licensed Clubs Award 2020
A more detailed Wage Rate and Allowances Guide for
the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 and the
General Retail industry Award 2020 has been developed
and is also available on the AHA|SA website.
ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS
Those members who have an Enterprise Agreement in
place will be affected if the wages in their agreement
are less than the minimum rates in the relevant modern
award as at the first full pay period commencing on or
after the 1 July 2024.
In accordance with section 206(1) of the Fair Work Act
2009 (Cth) the base rate of pay under an enterprise
agreement must not be less than the base rate of
Endnotes
1 Fair Work Commission, Annual Wage Review 2023-2024 Announcement of Decision, para 12
2 Ibid, para 12
3 Ibid, para 12
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pay that would be payable to the employee under the
modern award if the modern award applied.
SALARY ARRANGEMENTS
Members will need to review any salary arrangements
for Award or Enterprise Agreement covered employees
and which have been calculated in accordance with an
applicable Award or Enterprise Agreement to ensure
the salary is sufficient in line with the relevant Award or
Enterprise Agreement provisions.
ANNUALISED WAGE ARRANGEMENTS
(CLAUSE 24 OF HIGA, CLAUSE 20 OF RIA)
Members need to ensure that they review the salary of
an employee who is paid pursuant to clause 24 of the
HIGA – Annualised Wage Arrangements or clause 20 of
the RIA. An employee who is paid under an Annualised
Wage Arrangement under either of these Awards must
be paid at least 25% more than the minimum wages
prescribed in the relevant Award for the work being
performed. Accordingly, such employees’ salaries
need to be reviewed to ensure that they are at least
25% more than the new minimum wage prescribed
the relevant Award for the wage level applicable to the
employee’s position effective from the first full pay
period on or after 1 July 2024.
SALARIES ABSORPTION (MANAGERIAL STAFF
(HOTELS)) (CLAUSE 25 OF HIGA)
Members need to ensure that for any managerial
employees who are paid a salary in accordance with
clause 25 of the HIGA – Salaries Absorption, the
salary needs to be at least 125% of the minimum
annual salary in clause 18.2 of the HIGA – Managerial
staff (Hotels).
SALARIES ABOVE MINIMUM AWARD
OBLIGATIONS
Whilst clause 24 and clause 25 of the HIGA (and clause
20 of the RIA) place obligations on employers to ensure
that their employees are paid at least the minimum
salary in those respective clauses, some members will
be paying salaries that are well above the minimum
salary obligations in these clauses.
If an employee is paid a salary well above the
employer’s minimum salary obligations under clause
24 and clause 25 of the HIGA or clause 20 of the
RIA, the employer does not have to increase the
employee’s salary by the percentage increase awarded
in the Annual Wage Review, provided the employer is
still meeting the minimum salary obligations under
these clauses.
INDIVIDUAL FLEXIBILITY ARRANGEMENT (IFA)
If an Individual Flexibility Arrangement (IFA) is in place
between an employee and their employer in accordance
with a Modern Award or an Enterprise Agreement,
members will need to review the IFA to ascertain
whether any increase to the modern award wages
affects the IFA. Remembering that an IFA must result in
the employee being better off overall at the time the IFA
is made than if the IFA had not been made.
PAYROLL PROVIDERS
Hotels that use an external payroll provider should
communicate with their provider to ensure that the new
rates effective from the first full pay period on or after 1
July 2024 are loaded into the payroll system.
AWARD OR ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT FREE
EMPLOYEES
Members should refer to the Contract of Employment
to determine whether the wage or salary of an Award
or Enterprise Agreement free employee needs to be
reviewed at this time, and if that review needs to be
conducted in line with the decision of the Fair Work
Commission. If the contract is silent on a wage review,
then it will be up to the employer and the employee to
determine when (and if) the wage or salary is reviewed
and if any increase is awarded.
SUPERANNUATION CHANGES FROM 1 JULY 2024
The Superannuation Guarantee percentage rate payable
to employees will also increase by 0.5% on 1 July 2024
to 11.5%. The new rate will be applicable from 1 July
2024, not the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2024.
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It seems like a good idea, but…
GARY COPPOLA, MANAGER – LEGAL AND ADVOCACY
Occasionally we are asked questions here at the
AHA|SA that cause us to pause and think. “That seems
like a good idea, but why am I uneasy about it?”
One such question was a request as to whether alcohol
could be provided from a vending machine inside
licensed premises, with patrons required to purchase
tokens to operate the machine, in a similar way to
cigarette vending machines. The idea was to enable
patrons to purchase cans from a machine in a part of
the premises that did not have a bar in it.
The token idea would reduce the risk of minors
accessing liquor, but the concept still didn’t seem to
sit right. So, we discussed it, and decided to advise
against it for a few reasons.
First, while the use of tokens which were purchased
from bar staff reduced the risk of under-age drinking,
it did not do so to an acceptable level. It would be
far too easy for a patron to sell or give a token to an
under-age person in an area that was not frequented by
staff. Such behaviour might not amount to “secondary
supply” under the Liquor Licensing Act and might
arguably be lawful, at least until the minor actually used
the token. We concluded that the risk was too high.
Secondly, unless the supply of tokens was restricted
in numbers to (say) one or two at a time, how would
the venue monitor responsible service? If a patron
purchased several tokens and used them all at the
same time to have perhaps 5 or 6 cans in front of them,
the venue could be said to be supplying excessive
quantities that did not represent the observance of
proper service rules.
Thirdly, the obligation when selling liquor for
consumption on the premises is to deliver the liquor
in an open container. That isn’t possible in a vending
machine, and if a patron (probably with no knowledge
of the rules) left the premises with a sealed can
that had been purchased for consumption on, the
venue would be guilty of an offence under the Act.
An appropriate sign above or near the machine
would reduce the risk of that occurring but it could
not eliminate the risk, especially if the area was not
frequented by staff.
So, while it seemed like a good idea, we concluded that
it created too many problems, and advised against it.
Kudos to the licensee for thinking outside the box and
for asking us first!
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L I F E M E M B E R
Vale
Malcolm Hill,
Champion
Of Country
Pubs
AHA|SA Life Member Malcolm Hill
has been remembered as a giant of
regional South Australia, following
his passing in May this year.
Other Life Members and senior
AHA|SA figures joined in a
celebration of his life at Berri
Memorial Oval.
Former AHA|SA CEO, Ian Horne, who
served with Malcolm, recalled how
he was elected as State Councillor
for the Riverland.
“The membership included a
uniquely South Australian creation,
the community-owned hotel.
Four such enterprises fell within
Malcolm’s area of responsibility as
an AHA|SA Councillor, including of
course the Berri Hotel which
he managed.
“Malcolm effectively became
the Community Owned Hotel
representation on State Council.
“He ensured that on all issues
affecting the hotels industry in
South Australia, amounting to in
excess of 600, the dozen or so
community-owned and operated
facilities stretching from Ceduna to
the Riverland, were considered, had
a voice and were listened to.”
Ian recalled: “Malcolm became
on many occasions a voice of
balance, of common sense and
of community.
“His long advocacy for and
representation of Community
hotels in SA was rewarded with life
membership of AHA|SA.”
SPORTING ICON
The Sturt Football Club also paid
tribute to their former champion:
“Malcolm began his illustrious
football career in the VFL with
Hawthorn, contributing to their first
premiership in 1961.
“After his time with Hawthorn,
he joined Sturt and played
intermittently during the 1960s,
participating in a total of 40 games
and securing three premierships in
1966, 1968, and 1969.
“Beyond his time with Sturt,
Malcolm was deeply involved
with the Berri Football Club and
managed the Berri Hotel for many
years, leaving a lasting impact on
the community.”
In a fitting tribute, it was announced
at the funeral that the Berri Hotel
has renamed its sports bar The
Malcolm Hill Sports Bar.
EULOGY
Former AHA|SA President,
Peter Hurley, gave the eulogy at
the service.
“I had known of Malcolm Hill for
many years before I met him,”
he said.
“My earliest recollection of him
was his part in ruining the last
Saturday in September for a
teenage Footscray supporter in
1961 – which was the Hawks’
first premiership.
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“Beyond his time with Sturt, Malcolm
was deeply involved with the Berri
Football Club and managed the Berri
Hotel for many years, leaving a lasting
impact on the community.”
“After shifting to Adelaide he came
across my radar as the publican
parachuted into a Double Blue
strip to accrue more flags. It
seemed like flags just followed
this bloke wherever he went.
“After buying my first pub in
Wudinna I became increasingly
aware, even envious of the country
pub in Berri that was effectively
the Vegas of the Riverland,
attracting huge crowds with Ernie
Sigley, Johnny O’Keefe and other
big names.
CONVICTION AND PASSION
“Having joined the Council of the
AHA|SA to represent the Whyalla
zone in 1978, I first met this bloke
that seemed to be a magnet
to success.
“His profile at the AHA|SA table
was as large as his presence on
the MCG or Adelaide Oval.
“People listened to whatever
he said and despite my
obvious rookie status we soon
became friends.
“Malcolm represented the interests
of the hotel industry in the Riverland,
and regional SA generally, with
conviction and passion.
“He didn’t constrain his commentary
to the hotel industry alone.
“We used to hear of all the
challenges of life outside the
comfort of city living.
“Fire, flood, drought, freight costs,
fruit prices, grape prices, staff
recruitment, etc.
“As in life generally, over the 17 years
of his tenure on AHA|SA Council
and Executive there were many
changes affecting the hotel industry.
These included the introduction of
breath testing, which morphed
into RBT.
Then there was the introduction of
CPI indexation of excise, imposition
of sales tax and later wine
equalisation tax, introduction of Pub
TAB and Sky Channel, new glass
sizes, a Licensing Act Review, and
the general explosion in red tape
and regulation on business.
“He had a view on them all.
“It would not be unfair in saying
Malcolm did not embrace all levels
of change.
“He had an eye for the unintended
consequences.
“And he made sure we all heard his
view. I loved it.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
“His incredible service to the
hotel industry through his time on
Council was ultimately recognised
by awarding him the highest
honour the AHA|SA can bestow,
that being Life Membership.
“The only two living life members
at the time were Peter Whallin and
Fred Basheer.
“Fred’s son David, the current SA
President, has travelled up today
to honour Malcolm’s contribution
and status in the industry as well.
“The hotel and tourism industry,
regional South Australia, indeed
the whole state needs more
people with the mind and
enthusiasm of Malcolm Hill.
“You are never dead Malcolm while
you live on in the hearts and minds
of all of us who knew you or knew
of you.”
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GAMING CARE
GAMING CARE works with all South Australian Hotels with gaming
machines to reduce the harm caused by problem gambling.
Providing the hotel industry with the capacity to respond to community concerns related
to the harm associated with gambling by contributing to early intervention and support
for problem gamblers and their families.
Minimising the harm caused by problem gambling behaviour by fostering a compliant
and proactive industry that works with regulators, gambling help services and gaming
patrons to minimise harm caused by gambling.
Assisting licensees and hotel staff with their compliance obligations, and supporting
venue staff through education and training regarding the recognition of problem
gambling indicators and assisting in accurately documenting patron behaviour.
Providing licensees and hotel staff with the confidence and skills required to engage
directly with patrons who are showing indicators of potential problem gambling, enabling
them to intervene early and refer the patron to a gambling help service, or other support
options if required.
Contact your local Gaming Care Officer, or our Office, for
information on how Gaming Care can assist your venue.
For any assistance or support
please contact your local
Gaming Care Officer, or our office
for information on how Gaming
Care can assist your venue.
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L I C E N S E E T R A N S F E R S
MAY 2024
HOTEL LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE NEW LICENSEE
Coburn Hotel Cockburn 07.05.24 Jodie Penelope Dare
Railway Hotel Port Adelaide Port Adelaide 07.05.24 Copper Pots Pty Ltd
Lakeview Motel and Apartments Robe 15.05.24
Foreshore Motor Inn
(to be known as Beach Hotel)
Hammer n Tongs Strathalbyn
(to be known as The Vault
Strathalbyn)
Benjamin on Franklin (to be
known as Unionbridge on
Franklin)
GW Regional Enterprises Pty Ltd and Noblet Robe Hotel
Pty Ltd
Whyalla 15.05.24 Onesteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd
Strathalbyn 15.05.24 Coffee Vault Enterprises Pty Ltd
Adelaide 23.05.24 Critical Path Pty Ltd
Blanchetown Hotel Blanchetown 23.05.24 Iddledoo Pty Ltd
Land of Promise Hotel Hindmarsh 24.05.24 Skremscin Property No14 Pty Ltd
Chinatown Tavern (to be known
as Eight Dragons)
Adelaide 27.05.24 WYNUP Pty Ltd
OFFICE HOLDERS
CONTACT
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