Industry Representation

Overview

Restaurant & Catering Queensland acts as the voice of the food service industry on all matters important to business operators in its dealings with governments, media, unions, other business sectors, non-government entities and consumers.

The combined strength of the hundreds of businesses that comprise the RCQ membership together with the industry-specific expertise at its disposal ensures an effective lobbying and advocacy voice in Parliament or local council with regard to the drafting and subsequent enforcement of legislation.

The Association plays a vital role in:

conducting industry consultation
issues research and surveys
policy formulation
compiling formal submissions and evidence
attend hearings
devising and executing industry strategy
provision of legislative advise and updates to members
development of resources to assist businesses with legislative compliance
PR and media management
direct representation on key government-industry standing committees, councils, boards, taskforces, and forums

The responsibility of overseeing industry representation is that of the CEO
of Restaurant & Catering Queensland, with every member business entitled to have direct input on key issues of concern, prior to the board of the association having final approval of policy positions based on the majority of member feedback.

Resources available

For more information on industry representation contact us via Email
or phone 1300 722 878

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Industry Representation