Hospitality is an important contributor to the city’s gross economic output and is a significant partner in the economic growth of the city and the state.
If you are starting a new business or purchasing an existing food business, you must ensure that Food Act Registration has been obtained.
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Spruiking and touting
Value of hospitality 2011
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Melbourne Licensees Forum
Hospitality toolkit
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The report covers the five themes identified in the hospitality strategy and tracks the progress in achieving the objectives of the strategy during the past year.
The 'No Excuses' campaign aims to make patrons aware that licensees can refuse them entry or ask them to leave. Download the poster for your business.
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Table Talk is our quarterly newsletter for hospitality and food businesses. Read the latest edition here or subscribe to the print version.
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If you are interested in obtaining the 'Responsible service of alcohol' certificate, please see the courses available through the Department of Justice.
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Green Light Eat Right is a nutrition program utilising a traffic light system to classify food menus and packaged items.
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