2.1 - Obtain information on laws specifically relevant to the hospitality
industry and work compliantly.
The major sources of information on legal issues that apply to us in the hospitality industry are
actually contained in different areas of legislation, otherwise known as laws.
Laws are a set of principles, rules and standards established by Parliament and enforced by the
courts for the regulation of behaviour in society and the protection of members of society and their
property.
The Commonwealth Government and occasionally the State Government make and administer laws
covering issues such as:
Immigration - work permits and visas.
Taxation – personal and wholesale, duty and excise.
Communication – broadcasting and telecommunications.
National employment.
The six States and the Northern Territory make and administer laws covering issues such as:
Licensing and education in schools and vocational education/training.
Planning and building.
Criminal Laws.
Corporate laws.
There are also other agencies that are responsible for enforcing Acts (Laws) that encompass either
Federal and/or State government bodies. Some of the Acts and legislation that cover the hospitality
sector are:
Workers Compensation Act.
Occupational Health and Safety.
Liquor Control Reform Act.
Food Act.
Equal Opportunity Act.
Trade Practices Act.
Gambling Regulation Act.
Casino Control Act.
Casino (Management Agreement) Act.
Equal Opportunity Act.