Media Releases

February 2013

18 February 2013 - United Voice lowers standards on penalty rates debate.

United Voice today issued a news release referring to a Research study that has produced statistics gathered from rhetorical questions. Naturally 81% of respondents would say they do not think restaurants should get special treatment from the Fair Work Commission – the question is do consumers want to pay more for their dining experience?

R&C Media Release_United voice lowers standards on penalty rates debate_18.2.13 (179.08 Kb)

March 2013

4 March 2013 - OAMPS purpose is to ensure our clients businesses can survive and insurable event.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers, as the endorsed Insurance Brokers for Restaurant & Catering Association Australia; are excited to announce the launch of their Restaurant & Catering Insurance program.

R&C Media Release_OAMPS Insurance Brokers_4.3.12 (181.56 Kb)

14 March 2013 - Xenophon Penalty Rate Bill dismissed by Senate Committee

Restaurant & Catering Australia congratulates Senator Nick Xenophon for showing the courage to
introduce this Private Members Bill which sought to reduce the weekend penalty rate burden on
small businesses.

Xenophon Media Release (56.28 Kb)

25 March 2013 - R&CA welcomes new Small Business and Tourism Ministers

Restaurant & Catering Australia welcomes the appointment of the Small Business and Tourism Ministers to the Federal Labour Government.

New Labour Ministers 25.3.13 (24.83 Kb)

May2013

17 May 2013 - Restaurants support the pro-business posture of the Coalition

Restaurant & Catering Australia, the peak body for Australia’s restaurateurs and caterers, congratulates the Coalition on its recognition of small business in Mr Abbotts Budget Reply speech.

R&C Media Release - Restaurants support Coalition - 17 May 2013 (92.51 Kb)