More must be done to make hospitality a safe industry for women,heard the crowd at the 40th annual awards ceremony.
Six Swillhouse and Merivale whistleblowers have urged the NSW government to establish a public inquiry into the treatment of women and misconduct in the hospitality sector.
The Sydney Morning Herald,The Age and Good Food reveal alleged misconduct at some of Australia’s top restaurant groups.
Three staff say they were sexually abused by colleagues and that the company marginalised them. Their claims come on top of earlier allegations by other Swillhouse workers.
The two biggest news stories in town collided dramatically on Tuesday evening.
Merivale chief executive Justin Hemmes says he is “devastated” by allegations levelled at his company.
An extensive investigation has revealed claims of exploitation of female staff at hospitality giant Merivale. The company denies this.
Plus another executive,Jordan McDonald,departs the hospitality group,which is at the centre of sexual assault allegations.
The NSW Labor government is to make sexual violence prevention training compulsory for all bar staff working in pubs and clubs across the state.
Sweeping changes are coming to the responsible service of alcohol training for bar staff in NSW. But is that enough to keep venues safe?
A new Good Food Guide award will shine a light on positive initiatives. And after explosive coverage of toxic behaviour,many are hopeful that change is afoot.