Expansion of the Work and Holiday Maker Visa Program From 2 September, the number of places available to Vietnamese citizens will increase from 200 to 1,500, meaning more people who can holiday, study and work here October 15, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Work Visa, Holiday Visa 0 Comment Read More >>
Review of the skilled migration occupation lists commenced 4 September 2019 The next update to Australia's skilled migration occupation lists is scheduled to be announced in March 2020. The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business has now commenced its review of the lists and has begun public consultation. October 15, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Skilled migration 0 Comment Read More >>
Revitalisation of Sydney’s Night-Time Economy The NSW Parliament Joint Select Committee Inquiry into Sydney's night-time economy was convened on the 29 May 2019. October 15, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Sydney, night time, economy, Lockout laws 0 Comment Read More >>
Further input requested on the proposed STRA Regulatory Framework for NSW Following two government inquiries, on 5 June 2018, the Minister for Planning and the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation announced a whole-of-government framework for STRA in New South Wales. October 15, 2019 By Accommodation Association General STRA, NSW, Regulatory Framework 0 Comment Read More >>
Victorian Regional Review Consultation Process finalised The Regional Tourism Review in Victoria was announced in March 2019 by Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula and Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes to explore opportunities to encourage visitor growth in the competitive tourism market. October 15, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Victoria, regional 0 Comment Read More >>
WA Parliamentary report on Short Stay Accommodation a good first step The WA Economics and Industry Standing Committee issued its final report into short term rental accommodation October 15, 2019 By Accommodation Association General WA, report, Accommodation, Short Stay 0 Comment Read More >>
AAoA VIC State Advisory Board met with The Minister for Tourism, Sport & Major Events The Accommodation Association Victorian State Advisory Board and members met with the Hon Martin Pakula MP, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events at the newly opened Novotel Melbourne Central Hotel signature restaurant "Pretty Boy Italian Steak House" August 13, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Victoria 0 Comment Read More >>
Queensland State Advisory Board Update The Queensland State Advisory Board (SAB) Chaired by Mark Hodge met on Tuesday 16th July and discussed a number of issues specifically relevant to Queensland. August 13, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Queensland, Update, State advisory board 0 Comment Read More >>
Digital Driver Licence Checker Readiness Survey As we move closer to the statewide rollout of the Digital Driver Licence, Service NSW requires you to share the below survey with your network. The purpose of the survey is to highlight any knowledge gaps we need to address in order to ensure checkers in NSW can confidently check and accept the digital licence. August 13, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Readiness, Survey, Driver Licence 0 Comment Read More >>
Daydream island reopening a milestone for Queensland Tourism (QLD) Assistant State Development Minister and Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert has officially opened the $140 million Daydream Island resort in the Whitsundays. July 19, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Queensland, QLD, Daydream island 0 Comment Read More >>