Queensland Hospitality Sector Criticizes Outdated Pub Trading Laws Ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Queensland's hospitality sector is voicing concerns over outdated pub trading laws that could negatively impact business during the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. The current legislation restricts alcohol service on Good Friday, allowing patrons to be served only if they are seated for a meal. This effectively closes bars to standalone drinking and prohibits poolside service for hotel guests without a meal order. The Queensland Hotels Association argues that these laws, last updated in the early 1990s, place the state at a competitive disadvantage as it prepares to host international visitors for the Olympics and other major sporting events. The association is calling for a modernization of these rules to meet the expectations of international visitors and support local businesses. 
