Merivale’s position on government council in peril after staff claims
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Merivale’s position on government council in peril after staff claims

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.

  • byEryk Bagshaw andBianca Hrovat

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Sex,sleaze and hospitality
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Sex,sleaze and hospitality

The Sydney Morning Herald,The Age and Good Food reveal alleged misconduct at some of Australia’s top restaurant groups.

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‘I will not be silenced’:More Swillhouse staff allege sexual assaults,drug taking and workplace abuse
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‘I will not be silenced’:More Swillhouse staff allege sexual assaults,drug taking and workplace abuse

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.

  • byEryk Bagshaw andBianca Hrovat
Joe Aston’s bombshell Qantas book launches at embattled Merivale bar

Joe Aston’s bombshell Qantas book launches at embattled Merivale bar

The two biggest news stories in town collided dramatically on Tuesday evening.

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Merivale steps down from restaurant association,Hemmes tells staff he is ‘devastated’
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Merivale steps down from restaurant association,Hemmes tells staff he is ‘devastated’

Merivale chief executive Justin Hemmes says he is “devastated” by allegations levelled at his company.

  • byBianca Hrovat andEryk Bagshaw
‘One step from being a brothel’:Sex,drugs,harassment alleged in Ivy penthouse

‘One step from being a brothel’:Sex,drugs,harassment alleged in Ivy penthouse

An extensive investigation has revealed claims of exploitation of female staff at hospitality giant Merivale. The company denies this.

  • byEryk Bagshaw andBianca Hrovat
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Troubled Swillhouse CEO Anton Forte steps down,but is appointed in ‘an oversight role’

Troubled Swillhouse CEO Anton Forte steps down,but is appointed in ‘an oversight role’

Plus another executive,Jordan McDonald,departs the hospitality group,which is at the centre of sexual assault allegations.

  • byBianca Hrovat
Reforms aim to end the sex and sleaze at hospitality venues

Reforms aim to end the sex and sleaze at hospitality venues

The NSW Labor government is to make sexual violence prevention training compulsory for all bar staff working in pubs and clubs across the state.

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Revealed:The new rules all NSW bar staff have to follow after Swillhouse scandal

Revealed:The new rules all NSW bar staff have to follow after Swillhouse scandal

Sweeping changes are coming to the responsible service of alcohol training for bar staff in NSW. But is that enough to keep venues safe?

  • byAlexandra Smith
‘We need to be part of the tide that lifts’:How hospitality is tackling its dark side

‘We need to be part of the tide that lifts’:How hospitality is tackling its dark side

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.

  • byDani Valent
Sexual assault allegations lead to resignations at Swillhouse

Sexual assault allegations lead to resignations at Swillhouse

The editor of lifestyle publication Swill Mag and the general manager announce their departures from the troubled hospitality group.

  • byBianca Hrovat