BOAV – policy and influence

 Backpacker Operators Alliance of Victoria (BOAV) works with industry representatives to influence government policy, educate and share information about issues facing the backpacker sector.

• 2010-11 VECCI State Budget Advocacy Achievements
• 2010-11 State Budget Outcomes – Tourism and Events Overview
• VECCI 2010-11 State Budget Submission
• Update on the new liquor licensing fee structure Oct 2009
• HMAA Response to PPCA
•  Submission Response to the Liquor Control Reform Regulations 2009

Resources and business fact sheets

Stay up-to-date with safety regulations, legislation and laws that apply to the backpacker industry with these handy business resources.

• BOAV WHM Guidelines
• 10 Backpacker Harvest Work Tips and Things to Avoid
• 10 Reasons Why Websites Fail
• Advice for Regional and Local Tourism Organisations – Helping Businesses Become More Sustainable
• Customers Who Want To Cancel
• Green Design
• Helpful Hints for Assisting People with a Disability
• Holiday Accommodation Guide - a guide for providers and booking agents
• Information and Advice for Employers of Backpackers
• Responsibilities and Liquor Laws - Changes to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998
• Search Engine Optimisation
• Single Price Advertising
• Starting Up A Touring Business
• Starting Up A Tourist Attraction
• Starting Up An Accommodation Business
• Suggestions for Combating Bed Bugs
• Tax Information for Backpackers
• Tips for Dealing with Swine Flu Issues
• Top 15 Things Backpackers Can Do To Be Green  

Be fire ready

With already parts of Victoria experiencing severe fire danger, BOAV has produced a fact sheet for businesses collating advice on issues such as workplace relations, consumer affairs and information sources.

To access the fact sheet, please click here.

For further advice on managing ‘code red’ days during bushfire season in terms issues such as carers leave, VECCI members can call the Industrial Relations-Workplace Relations Helpline on 03 8662 5333.

Other Activity
 Crisis Essentials for Tourism Businesses

BOAV's Policy and Advocacy Plan

BOAV Stakeholder Report 2008 

2009 BOAV Stakeholder Report

More information
Ph: 03 8662 5425
Email: info@boav.com.au