Hospitality and Racing roadshow heads to Bega Valley
The Hospitality and Racing NSW Regulatory Roadshow is heading to Bega on Tuesday 25 November, continuing its statewide tour to engage directly with industry stakeholders.
Following successful events across NSW this year, including in Broken Hill, Albury, Central Coast and Ballina, the next roadshow will be held at the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre and aims to build closer ties between businesses across the region and the hospitality and racing regulator.
The free event is open to industry participants in the Bega Valley, South Coast and Snowy Monaro regions. It will provide local venue operators, licensees, and community leaders a unique opportunity to connect with senior government staff, gain insights into regulatory reforms, and access support services tailored to the sector.
Hospitality and Racing Deputy Secretary Tarek Barakat said the roadshow was a key part of the Government’s commitment to revitalise the hospitality industry through direct engagement with those working in the sector.
“The roadshows are about bringing the regulator to the regions - listening to the people who power our hospitality sector and ensuring they have the tools and knowledge for their businesses to thrive,” Mr Barakat said.
“We’re interested in hearing about their successes and challenges and how we can work together on solutions to create safer, more dynamic venues that benefit both locals and visitors.
“This region is known for its vibrant tourism and hospitality, and we want to ensure local businesses are equipped to take full advantage of the opportunities created by the NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms and to understand their obligations to operate responsibly and safely.
“We have received positive feedback from past attendees who told us the roadshows provided a valuable forum to network with peers, share ideas and stay informed on key industry issues.”
The Bega event will feature:
- Information on the NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms, such as an 80% reduction in annual liquor licence fees and extended trading hours for venues hosting live music and simplified noise complaint procedures.
- Updates and reminders about liquor and gaming harm minimisation and compliance requirements, including recent and upcoming Liquor & Gaming NSW focus areas.
- Access to the Hospitality Concierge service, which helps businesses navigate regulatory changes and apply for government incentives.
- Stalls for attendees to collect information and chat to staff from Liquor & Gaming NSW’s Licensing and Liquor Accords teams, and the Office of Responsible Gambling and GambleAware service providers.
- An opportunity for industry to meet and network with executives of Hospitality and Racing.
- Five venues in the region are now benefitting from the live music incentives, including River Rock Café at Bermagui, The Tathra Hotel and Tilba Valley Winery and Ale House.
For more information and to register, visit: Regulatory Roadshows Hospitality and Racing | NSW Government