The proposed Accommodation Australia Board is already rolling up its sleeves in preparation for a successful 2023 including the planned progression of the amalgamation of the Accommodation Association and Tourism Accommodation AustraliaAfter a solid day of meetings for both the Accommodation Association National Council and the TAA National Board, the planned inaugural Directors of what will be the new Accommodation Australia Board came together to continue determining the priorities for the merged entity.
Accommodation Australia will become a single national voice for the sector once the amalgamation proceeds.
With both the AAoA and the AHA registered under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act, there are a number of regulatory steps to follow as part of the proposed amalgamation process which is on track for completion in mid-2023.
It’s intended that Leanne Harwood will be the inaugural President of the merged entity, with Sean Hunt Vice President, and Bruce Copland Treasurer.
Quotes attributable to Leanne Harwood, Accommodation Association Chair and proposed inaugural President of Accommodation Australia:
“Every day is another day closer to completion of the amalgamation process and we all welcomed the opportunity to get together and progress our thinking on meeting the big ticket items that continue to challenge our sector. Workforce and skills shortages are, of course, at the top of that list.”
“Next year is going to be a landmark year as we unlock the power of a unified national voice in Accommodation Australia at such a critical recovery stage for our members. The Fair Work Commission is currently reviewing documentation and we remain quietly hopeful of a July 1 2023 amalgamation day.”
Quotes attributable to Michael Johnson, CEO NSW and National Tourism Accommodation Australia and Interim CEO Accommodation Association
“After a solid day of meetings for both TAA and the Accommodation Association, it was a great high note to finish with a joint meeting of what will be the new Accommodation Australia Board once the amalgamation concludes.”
“Leanne Harwood and Sean Hunt ran a tight meeting dedicating time to the primary issues while also achieving 100% support for a dedicated planning and strategy meeting to kick off 2023.”
