THA Journal - Oct 2017 - EC

The Tasmanian Hotels Association in alignment with the AHA as the national representative and governing body, is pleased to announce the recent resigning of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for three more years.

This MoU is significant for all our members as a strong and transparent working relationship with the industrial regulators and in summary is as follows;

Parties 1.1.

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The Parties to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) are; 1.1.1. The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) which promotes harmonious ,productive and cooperative workplaces and compliance with Commonwealth workplace laws 1.1.2. TheAustralianHotels Association (AHA) andby association (THA) whichprovides advice ,assistance and representation to members in the hospitality sector, reflecting its membership in hotels, resorts, casinos, taverns, wine saloons, licenced retailers, and other hospitality businesses (the hospitality sector) 1.2. The relationship between AHA and by association the THA and the Fair Work Ombudsman will be based on the principle of no surprises, constructive engagement, working collaboratively to create and maintain fair and productive workplaces and ensuring a level playing field for all businesses in the hospitality sector.

Purpose 2.1.

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The purpose of the MoU is to provide a framework for both parties to enhance existing relationships and work together to improve compliance and Commonwealth workplace laws through the provision of accessible ,reliable and credible information to workplace participants

3. Framework 3.1. Each Party will nominate senior representatives (state) to meet at least twice per annum. 4. Collaboration 4.1.

Collaboration will occur primarily through exchanges between AHA and by association THA and FWO representatives

Proactive and Solutions Focused Service It’s a proactive and solutions focused initiative and “point of difference” from other similar organisations and a benefit for THA as the member representative body on behalf of our members.

October 2017 www.australianhotels.asn.au

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