Club Managers' Association Australia

Our 2026 Industrial Relations & Human Resources Summit at Club York was another successful day of specialist education for club managers. A full program of expert presentations was followed by an interactive HR workshop.

Many thanks to Leonie Kyriacou (Pigott Stinson Lawyers), Joe Nosti (Safework NSW), Simone Moran (Key Workplace Solutions), Daisy Brown (Revesby Workers Club), Renee Neely (Embrace AI), Shannen Goldthorpe (CMAA) and all the delegates who contributed to a great day.

Club York was a stand out venue for presentation and service and we look forward to heading back there in July for the National Managers Conference.

Our next one day event will be the Food & Beverage Summit being held on 1 September at Crowne Plaza Melbourne during Fine Food Australia.

CMAA National Managers Conference
T14-TH16 @ Club York Sydney CBD

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Affiliate Summit – FREE of charge and FREE Conference Registration
• Optional Pre-Conference Course: Strategic Management for Club Executives
• National Managers Conference
What to expect – a powerful program designed to equip today’s club leaders with the knowledge and tools to succeed in an evolving industry.
Explore key topics including:
• Leadership – strengthening your capability to lead high-performing teams
• Industry Change – staying ahead of emerging trends and challenges
• Compliance – navigating regulatory obligations with confidence
• Marketing – driving member engagement and revenue growth
• Finance – improving financial performance and strategic decision-making
• Gaming – understanding developments, responsibilities, and opportunities in the gaming space
Gain practical insights, sharpen your leadership, and connect with industry peers from across the country.
📌 FULL BROCHURE HERE https://www.cmaa.asn.au/events?Event=126
👉 REGISTER NOW: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/Q45Z56

Angela Martin - Personal Assistant

Club Mudgee

Joseph Caccamo St Johns Park Bowling Club Catering Manager

Luke Atkins Liverpool Catholic Club Supervisor

Silvana Pignataro Liverpool Catholic Club Manager
Bradley Benson Cherry Street Sports (Ballina Bowling Club Lennox) Operations Manager

Marcela Kohazy Woonona Bulli RSL Memorial Club Marketing & Communications Manager

Rhiannon Turcato Woonona Bulli RSL Memorial Club Supervisor

Jacko Djakovic Broken Hill Barrier Social & Democratic Club Supervisor

Sheila Wickens Kawana Waters Bowls Club Finance Manager

Scott Caundle Dundas Sports & Recreation Club Limited CE

Sharon Goodhew ACCM - Club Narrabri - Assistant Secretary Manager

Erin Langman Echuca Workers and Services Club General Manager

Katherine Borich Glenbrook Bowling Club General Manager

Scott Preston Braidwood Servicemens Club Secretary Manager

Colin Murphy Ettalong Beach Memorial Club CEO

Angus Rimmer ACCM Club York CEO

Daryl Egan Muswellbrook RSL Club CEO

Paul Berger Harmonie German Club General Manager

Debra O'Connor Tuross Head Country Club Supervisor

Greg Linienko The Entrance Leagues Club Limited Duty Manager

Ashley Jarrett Beenleigh RSL Club & Mt Warren Pk Golf Club Bar Supervisor

Nathan Stewart Liverpool Catholic Club Duty Manager

Cathy Shannon Terrigal Bowling Club Supervisor

James Cook Terrigal Bowling Club Supervisor

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NSW Releases New Facial Recognition Technology Code for Hotels & Clubs

Is your venue prepared to meet evolving expectations around Facial Recognition Technology use?

Liquor & Gaming NSW and the NSW Government have recently released the Voluntary Code of Practice: Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) for Hotels & Clubs. The Code outlines best practice, privacy, and security requirements for using FRT to identify self-excluded patrons in clubs and hotels.

The requirements in the Code are intended to apply to venues that already use FRT voluntarily, or those considering installing FRT for exclusion purposes.

While the Code is voluntary, it sets out clear expectations for the ethical and responsible use of FRT including:

• privacy risk identification
• hardware installation and maintenance
• signage display
• secure storage of patron's data
• data access and use
• system performance
• venue staff responses

Clubs are expected to document their FRT usage, demonstrating ethical and compliant operations specific to their venue. Without proper evidence, your venue risks non-compliance with privacy obligations and misses the opportunity to show stakeholders, patrons, and regulators that FRT is being used responsibly.

How can Barringtons support you?

Barringtons can assist your venue in implementing the Code of Practice and ensuring your venue can demonstrate ethical, documented FRT usage. Our services also include:

• Facial Recognition Risk Assessments: to identify operational and privacy risks in your venue utilising FRT.
• Data Privacy Impact Assessments: to ensure your FRT usage aligns with privacy legislation.
• Policy & Consent Frameworks: develop practical policies and consent procedures for staff and patrons.
• Technology Evaluation Pack: validate your system against the Code’s technical specifications and best-practice guidelines.

Our team can help you implement, document, and validate FRT usage in your venue or answer any questions you may have. Contact us at https://landing.barringtongroup.com.au/corporate-risk or [email protected]

DAY 2 of the Country Managers Conference wraps up with a deep dive into insights, stats, and data-driven takeaways… complemented by real-world panel discussions tackling compliance and the challenges clubs are facing on the ground.

And the big reveal… drum roll please… next year’s Country Managers Conference destination is Forster!

Stay tuned — more details coming soon.