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8 compliance areas every Australian venue must track
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8 compliance areas every Australian venue must track

The eight compliance areas every Australian venue needs to manage, from RSA and food safety to fire safety and privacy, with specific penalty amounts.

24 May 20266 min read
$315,000 per worker: right-to-work penalties for Australian employers
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$315,000 per worker: right-to-work penalties for Australian employers

Breakdown of penalties for employing illegal workers in Australia — up to $315,000 per worker for companies, $63,000 and 5 years prison for individuals.

10 May 20267 min read
Liquor licensing audit checklist for Australian venues
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Liquor licensing audit checklist for Australian venues

Practical liquor licence compliance checklist for Australian venues. Covers licence display, RSA records, CCTV, incident registers, signage, and audit preparation.

26 Apr 20267 min read
Food safety supervisor certificate: expiry and renewal rules by state
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Food safety supervisor certificate: expiry and renewal rules by state

State-by-state guide to Food Safety Supervisor certificate expiry, renewal rules, the FSS vs Food Handler difference, and penalties for non-compliance in 2026.

12 Apr 20266 min read
VEVO checks explained: a guide for Australian employers
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VEVO checks explained: a guide for Australian employers

What Australian employers need to know about VEVO checks — step-by-step process, re-check schedules, penalties up to $315,000, and what 'reasonable steps' means.

29 Mar 20266 min read
RSA certificate expiry: state-by-state guide for 2026
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RSA certificate expiry: state-by-state guide for 2026

When does your RSA expire? State-by-state guide covering RSA validity periods, renewal processes, and penalties across all Australian states and territories.

15 Mar 20266 min read
Queensland RSA penalties: what every QLD licensee risks
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Queensland RSA penalties: what every QLD licensee risks

A breakdown of QLD liquor fines under the Liquor Act 1992 — from $13,352 for staff to $166,900 for repeat offences. What OLGR inspectors check and how to stay compliant.

5 Mar 20268 min read
RSG compliance in Queensland: gaming credential requirements and penalties
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RSG compliance in Queensland: gaming credential requirements and penalties

Who needs an RSG in Queensland, the 3-month training deadline, register requirements, and what happens when gaming venues fall out of compliance.

5 Mar 20267 min read
RSA compliance guide for NSW venues in 2026
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RSA compliance guide for NSW venues in 2026

RSA certification rules, renewal deadlines, and penalties for NSW venue operators. What you actually need to track and what happens if you don't.

1 Mar 20264 min read