Lobbying and Government Relations

The AHA is the state's peak hospitality and tourism industry association, which represents and protects the financial and political interests of hospitality venues throughout WA. In particular, the AHA:

• Maintains a close working relationship with Members of Parliament and Government departments
• Lobbies federal, state and local government and the public service to promote the interest of the hotel industry
• Monitors proceedings and makes submissions to both state and Federal Governments to change, oppose or support specific legislation
• Co-ordinates meetings with local police, councils, health and other government agencies
• Monitors other issues such as tax, road safety, health and food regulations and local government.

The AHA is currently working on a number of issues such as:

• Liquor licensing laws & regulations
  
• Tourism
  
• Special events legislation
• Container deposit legislation
• Skills and labour shortage
• Indigenous issues
• Shortage of taxis
• Perth Airport
• Daylight saving
• Extended trading hours
• Standard measures legislation
• Violence in the community
• Taxation levels on alcohol
• Responsible promotion of alcohol 
• Small bar licences
• Smoking regulations
• Alcohol related issues
• Drug testing on premises
• The impact of drugs on the hotel and hospitality industry 
• Food hygiene legislation