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Licensed and Gaming venues and their employees have an important duty of care towards their patrons. Like anything a few drinks and a punt can be enjoyed in moderation; but unfortunately when it comes to gambling, some people may develop an unhealthy relationship with...

The Queensland Government has made some changes to the Queensland license and proof of age cards. From April 2019, Adult Proof of Age Cards will no longer be issued and are to be replaced by the Photo Identification Card. The new Photo Identification Card can be...

Getting your RSA is a great (and compulsory) start to your bartending career; but if your CV is a little light on actual practical bartending experience, getting your QLD RSG is a great way to elevate your employment opportunities. Some of the biggest employers in the...

Responsible service of alcohol is an extremely important aspect of every bartender’s job. RSA training videos are an effective method to give budding and existing bartenders a real-life perspective on some of the difficult situations you’re very likely to experience....

It’s beginning to look a lot like cocktails. Christmas is on its way and we’re all starting to feel santamental. Summer in the southern sphere is all about sun, sand surf and socialising. Show off your mixing skills and help your customers keep cool and refreshed this...

Why are BYO restaurants becoming a thing of the past?   Simply put – extra revenue. The restaurant and café game is a tough one and venues need to grasp every opportunity that encourages customers to spend. Profit margins on alcohol are quite good; but be mindful...

What Liquor Licensing signs do I need in my Licensed venue? When we’re out and about conducting the RMLV course for Liquor Licensee and Approved Managers around the state, we’re often asked about the OLGR signage requirements for licensed premises. Venue managers want...

RMLV Courses With ITS RMLV courses, run through ITS, have enabled thousands of approved managers and licensees complete their certification. We love the opportunity to deliver this course to those who are taking on a liquor licence for the first time or people who...

Are you looking for work in hospitality? If you’re looking to get a new job in hospitality, now is a good time to be looking. As Spring is now here, this is when employers really start to assess their staffing levels, realising they will need to put more people for...

After months of talk and lead up its finally here – mandatory ID scanners in the 15 Safe Night Precincts (SNP’s) of Queensland. You might recall this was the trade off by the state government to not proceed with the 1am lockout.How ID Scanning At Licensed Venues Works...

Are you up to date with your approved manager requirements? OLGR reminds venues of their Approved Manager compliance responsibilities. Of particular concern is some licensees have been identified as failing to have approved managers present or reasonably available as...

RMLV Training RMLV training is how safety and compliance for licensed venues is administered in Queensland. Therefore, if you are an approved manager, licensee or nominee, you would likely have already completed training in an accredited RMLV course.The Importance of...

Keeping your RSA up to date, what do you need to do? Now that RSA does not need to be renewed every three years, it has certainly made life that little bit easier for those working in the industry. However, it does raise the question of how you can be sure your...

A number of changes have been to the Liquor Act 2002 via the introduction of the Tackling Alcohol-fuelled Violence Legislation Bill 2015. Although these can be seen in detail on OLGR's website some of the most significant elements that have been introduced, or will be...