The New Award Summary Article

The New Award At a Glance

     The NEW Industrial Relations System

BACKGROUND

 

The new workplace relations system, including the new collective bargaining and unfair dismissal frameworks, commenced on 1 July 2009. Parts of the Fair Work Act 2009 concerning agreement making, industrial action, compliance, general protections and right of entry are necessarily connected with these frameworks and also commenced at this time.

 

Some of the key features of the new workplace relations system are, a system based on bargaining at the enterprise level, protections from unfair dismissal for employees, protection for the low-paid, a balance between work and family life, and the right to be represented in the workplace. The Fair Work Act 2009 promotes national economic prosperity and social inclusion by providing a balanced framework designed to encourage cooperative and productive workplace relations [Division 2, Section 3].

HOW DO THE CHANGES APPLY TO ME?

The Fair Work Act will have a broad reaching impact on most Australian businesses and will affect more than 85% of the workforce. Businesses that are companies and those that are in Victoria and the Territories will be immediately impacted. At some stage States that have their own workplace relations systems may refer their legislative powers to the Commonwealth (representatives of Tasmania, South Australia and Queensland have said they are actively considering making such a referral).

THE RESTAURANT AND CATERING INDUSTRY AWARD

 

One of the key features of the new industrial relations system are Modern Awards. Modern awards and the National Employment Standards comprise the new minimum safety net to replace existing awards and statutory minimum standards, including the Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard.

 

The modern award for the restaurant and catering industry is currently being developed by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission. It is scheduled for release on the 4^th December 2009 and will be implemented in January 2010.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

 

With the support of the Australian Government, Restaurant & Catering Australia is running workshop sessions and conducting one on one information sessions.  To register for a seminar tailored to the restaurant and catering industry or to find out more information on the system phone 1300 722 878 (Option 1).

RESTAURANT & CATERING INDUSTRY LEGENDS HONOURED

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'Westpac Announces a Low Credit Merchant Rate for Electronic processing, Exclusive to R&C State Association members from a low 0.73%*

Westpac Merchant Business Solutions has supported Restaurant & Catering Australia (RCA) and member State associations since 1996 as a National Platinum Foundation Associate Member and ongoing category sponsor of the Awards for Excellence.

 
In recognition of our ongoing relationship with Restaurant & Catering, we are offering an exclusive discounted merchant package to all financial members with a further reduction in credit card merchant rates for EFTPOS electronic processing from a low 0.73%* for all Visa and Mastercard transactions and $0.19 per debit card transaction effective from 1 December, 2006.

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* Please note: conditions apply, the merchant facilities referred to are available to approved applicants, other fees and charges apply, these rates and charges include a Goods and Services Tax (GST). All merchant fees and charges are   subject to GST.'

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For Product Information on Merchant Business Solutions please follow this link to the Westpac Website

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HOSTPLUS is the national superannuation fund for the hospitality, tourism, recreation and leisure industries in Australia. The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) and the Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union (LHMU) jointly established the Fund in 1987. It is one of the largest super funds in Australia with over 640,000 members, 29,000 employers and funds under management of $3.5 billion.

Super Choice for your Employees

HOSTPLUS began in 1987 as the industry superannuation fund for the hospitality, tourism, recreation and leisure industries. Now, with the launch of Super Choice even more Australian workers can reap the rewards of our award winning super fund that’s run only to profit members. And they’re not the only ones to benefit. Employers do, too.

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Restaurateurs Certification & Accreditation Scheme

Recent research by Restaurant & Catering Australia has determined the skills necessary for operating a successful restaurant business. It is likely that you possess a number of these skills but may not have formal recognition for them.

Restaurant & Catering Australia now provides restaurateurs with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are part of the ranks of professionals by helping them receive certification for their skills and subsequently allowing them to apply for accreditation for their individual businesses. The certification process will assist in setting an industry standard for Certified Professional Restaurateurs.

The Restaurant Certification and Accreditation Scheme is a two-staged process including the Certified Professional Restaurateurs (CPR) program and the Restaurant Accreditation program.  The ultimate aim of the scheme is to improve the quality and professionalism of restaurant businesses and industry personnel, and ultimately, the quality of the dining experience to restaurant customers. The specific aims of the program are to:

• Promote the development of quality business management practices and foster high levels of professionalism within the industry
• Facilitate training and personal development for industry management practitioners
• Provide formal recognition and reward to industry individuals and organizations which commit to and achieve quality through certification and accreditation
• Assure a quality dining experience to all restaurant guests
• Facilitate industry compliance with legislation and regulation

 In short, the CPR program will recognize the skills restaurateurs have in the management of their businesses.  When certified, it is hoped that restaurateurs will then subsequently apply to have their businesses accredited through the AR program.

The Restaurateurs Certification and Accreditation Scheme is your way of showing you ARE a professional, and your business provides quality products and services.

Below are the industry professionals who have been granted CPR status. Restaurant & Catering Australia congratulates them, and looks forward to working with them to make the industry more professional.

First Name	Surname	Business	CPR Number
Mark	Scanlan	Garfish - Kirribilli	001-05
Michael	Fischer	Barnaby's Restaurant	002-05
Jenni	Christian	Garfish - Crows Nest	003-05
Renea	Holmberg	R Restaurant	004-05
Lillian	Hogan	Gray Starling	005-05
Vicki	Woods	Bushrangers Bar & Brasserie	006-05
Francois	Leuenberger	Kirribilli Café - Kirribill Catering	007-05
Pushpinder	Oberoi	Oberoi's Taj	008-05
Judy	Donohoe	Visions Restaurant	009-05
Shannon	Duncan	Fuse Food & Wine	010-05
Soumya	Bose	Visions Restaurant	011-05
Peter	Morelli	Adelaide Entertainment Centre	012-05
Silvio	Gmur	Orso Bayside Restaurant	013-05
Mark	Dickey	Garfish - Crows Nest	014-05
George	Gavalas	China Doll	015-05
Matteo	Pignatelli	Matteo's	016-05
Peter	Smee	ACT Catering Services P/L	017-05
Bappy	Ahmed	Trisha's Modern Indian	018-06
Martin	Sciberras	Mandavilla Function Centre	019-06
Brendan	Millett	The Barn Café & Grocery Pty Ltd	020-06
Alan	Perkins	Grinners Catering - Perth Metro	021-06
Eldert	Hoebee	No Fuss Catering Co	022-06
Nathan	Irvine	Hedges@Mermaid	023-06
Stephen	Ryan	Forum Restaurant & Darlington Centre	024-06
Steven	Bogdanov	Portofinos	025-06
Harry	Ferrante	Simons Seafood Restaurant	026-06
Wieslaw	Winiarczyk	The Fishy Affair Seafood Restaurant	027-06
Lisa	Clifford	Marco Polo Dining	028-06
Kathryn	Gassner	Sirocco Café and Gallery	029-06
Catherine	Mottee	Geppy's Seaside Restaurant	030-06
Geppy	Dezani	Geppy's Seaside Restaurant	031-06
Glenn	Foster	Awaba House Restaurant	032-06
Gian	Blundo	Ascot House Receptions	033-06
Dennis	Pearce	Topolini's Caffe	034-06
John	Khouzam	Nigh Train Theatre Restaurant	035-06
Adil	Sarkari	Adils Indian Cuisine	036-06
Kevin	Boyton	Kooringal Hotel	037-06
Ckristian	Livolsi	Citrus Restaurant	038-06
Danielle	Psarris	Scratchleys Restaurant	039-06
Neil	Slater	Scratchleys Restaurant	040-06
Sara	Gillam	The Coffee Club Coolum	041-06
Nino	Miano	Volare Restaurant	042-06
Ammar	Timour	Barne Café Restaurant	043-06
Paul	Ierna	Mario's Italian Restaurant	044-06
Peter	Popovic	Thai Kings Place	045-06
Jo	Miano	Volare Restaurant	046-06
Pavel	Cardenas	CM Partners	047-07
Colette	MCCotter	Visions Restaurant	048-07
Jeffrey	Clark	The Lord Lyncoch	049-07
Leanne	Rose-Clark	The Lord Lyncoch	050-07
Lee	Martin	CM Partners	051-07
Oliveri	Len	Oliveri's Deli	052-07
Megan	Duffield	Number Ten Cucina e Bar	053-08
Max	Fazio		054-08
Philip	Talihmanidis		055-08
Greg	Paynting	Mozzarella P/L	056-08
Peter	Doyle	Doyles	057-08
Keiran	King	Gamekeepeers Secret	058-08
Tania	Paola		059-08
Vic	Paola		060-08
Sally	Neville	Catering By Design	061-08

Download an Information Brochure

Download a Registration of Interest Form

Download an Application for Certification

Please note that you will need to have CPR status to be eligable for Restaurant Accreditation

Download an Application for Accreditation

Applications can now also be made on-line through the Quality Tourism Website. For Restaurant Accreditation follow the link here to www.qualitytourism.com.au.

Current Accredited Restaurants in Australia Are

Accreditation

Number              Business

A001-05            Garfish - Kirribilli

A002-05            R Restaurant

A003-05            Adelaide Entertainment Centre

A004-05            ACT Catering Services P/L

A005-05            Barnaby's Restaurant

A006-05            Matteo's

A007-06            Garfish - Crows Nest

A008-06            Simons Seafood Restaurant

A009-06            Portofinos

A010-06            Orso Bayside Restaurant

A011-06            The Barn Café & Grocery Pty Ltd

A012-06            Geppy's Seaside Restaurant

A013-06            Adils Indian Cuisine

A014-06            Topolini's Caffe

A015-06            Sirocco Café and Gallery

A016-06            The Fishy Affair Seafood Restaurant

A017-06            Bushrangers Bar & Brasserie

A018-06            The Coffee Club Coolum

A019-06            Volare Restaurant

A020-06            Garfish - Manly

A021-07            Barne Café Restaurant

A022-07            The Lord Lyncoch

A023-07            Mario's Italian Restaurant

A023-07            The Coffee Club Mooloolaba

 For Caterers Gold License Accreditation, please follow the link here to www.caterers.qualitytourism.com.au

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What is VET - Vocational Education & Training

Download the attached file covering the whats, whos, wheres and whys of Vocational Education & Training.

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2008 Savour Australia National Awards for Excellence

The 2008 Savour Australia National Awards for Excellence were held on Monday 27th October at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in QLD. The event that was carbon neutral was attended by 700 people who were treated to an amazing experience of sensational food from the BCEC and a selection of fine wines from Fosters, beer from Fosters and Lion Nathan and softdrink and mineral water from Coca Cola.  

People without valid working visas : new Penalties for employers

Do your employees have a valid visa to work in Australia?

You should check if a person has permission to work in Australia before you employ them. However, if you do not have immediate access to the Internet or a fax machine to check a visa holder’s work entitlements, you have 48 hours in which to initiate the checks.

From the 19^th August 2007, it will be a criminal offence to knowingly or recklessly allow an illegal worker to work, or to refer an illegal worker for work.

Download an information flyer here.

Green Table Australia

The Green Table Australia scheme, created by R&CA, based on the Green Table program in Canada is intended to recognise restaurants and catering businesses that are doing what they can to reduce their CO2 emissions.

The program requires restaurants, cafes and caterers to commit to :-

• using natural gas or a minimum of 20% green electricity to power their stoves;
• send their organic waste to compost;
• recycle paper, plastic, glass, metal as much as possible;
• use energy-efficient equipment