New liquor laws have been passed by the ACT state government which aim to crack down on parents who supply their children or other minors with alcohol irresponsibly.
The Liquor Amendment Bill brings the state in line with liquor laws in other states and territories.
Not everyone is in favour of the amendment, The ACT Opposition says the laws are too vague.
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Recruitment and staff retention are common concerns for many hospitality employers. Bar staff and waitrons in particular commonly move from job to job, which can present a problem for licensees.
In this video 5 hospitality recruitment rules are discussed which could help. Just remember everytime you hire someone new to make sure they complete Responsible Service of Alcohol training first.
Chinese police are investigating alcohol suppliers for apparently adding Viagra to alcohol and marketing it as having added health benefits.
Authorities found that a total of 69 wine products, from 52 companies, had the drug or a substitute, as an additive.
Nineteen companies are under criminal investigation.
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After 2 years of development the Retail Savvy Group’s cocktails on tap are finally ready for the public.
Father’s Office was the first venue to offer the 12 different cocktails on tap and bartenders at the venue have been busy practicing to serve the tapped cocktails which make service of cocktails much faster and more convenient.
Asian Beer Café is the second venue to offer the tapped cocktails.
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A study from the University of NSW indicates that drinking among Australian women is up.
The study also shows that young people are drinking more.
The University of Sydney research compared data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics National Health Surveys in 2001 and 2011-12. The study contradicts data previously presented which stated that alcohol consumption in Australia was down.
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Although a recent survey claimed that alcohol consumption amongst the Australian population was down, the latest figures from The Australian Bureau of Statistics says otherwise.
ABS figures indicate that Australians are drinking 13 per cent more than they did 10 years ago, with drinking rising among females and young people in the population.
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We’ve been talking a lot lately about how popular whisky is becoming among both male and female drinkers. For those who want to try whisky but would rather ease their palates into it, these whisky cocktails should do the trick…
You don’t need to be a sommelier to know how to taste wine.This video will teach you how to taste wine like a pro…
While binge drinking is never a good idea, alcohol usually plays a part in most of our lives’ best moments and celebrations.
Some scientists have even noted that alcohol in moderation can be healthy, for example the benefits of red wine on the human heart have been well documented.
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The concerns with alcohol revolve around binge drinking and abuse of alcohol, which is why Responsible Service of Alcohol is such an important part of the hospitality industry.
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