Whether you’re travelling to Brisbane for a romantic getaway or a business trip, getting from the airport to your destination should be easy and stress-free. Fortunately, Brisbane International and Domestic terminals are located just 15 kilometres from Brisbane City, which means you have plenty of options when it comes to transport. Let’s explore the various transport options available so that you can choose the best way to get from the runway to your chosen destination.

AirTrain

AirTrain is one of the most efficient ways to get around the area, with services operating between the airport, Brisbane City and the Gold Coast. Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak times and every 30 minutes at other times and tickets are valid for two hours after purchase, giving you plenty of time to explore your surroundings. The train will take approximately 20 minutes from Brisbane Airport into Central Station in Brisbane City — making it an ideal option if you’re looking to save time on your journey.

Taxi & Uber

Taxis are a convenient way of getting around but they can be expensive — particularly if you’re travelling long distances or with several people in your party. Uber also operates in this area and is generally cheaper than a taxi service but do bear in mind that surge pricing may apply during busy periods. If you’re travelling alone and don’t need any luggage assistance then an Uber could be an ideal option for you.

Shuttle Bus & Car Rental Services

There are shuttle bus services available from both terminals at Brisbane Airport which will take travellers directly into Brisbane City and surrounding areas such as Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Shuttle buses offer competitive prices for group travel but there can be delays due to traffic — so make sure that you leave plenty of time for your journey if possible. If you prefer travelling solo then car rental services are available at both terminals too — simply book online before your arrival date so that all arrangements will be ready when you arrive at the airport!

Whatever mode of transport you choose, getting from the airport into central Brisbane or further afield is easy thanks to its close proximity to city centre locations like Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast — just make sure that you plan ahead so that all goes smoothly on your journey! With AirTrain, taxi & Uber services, shuttle buses and car hire companies all offering convenient options for travellers, there’s something suitable for everyone who wants a stress-free start (or finish) to their trip!

Mantle Group Hospitality (MGH) is owned by millionaire pub baron Godfrey Mantle and wife Jenny Mantle who run iconic Queensland venues like the Pig ‘n’ Whistle and Jimmy’s on the Mall in Brisbane’s crucial Queen Street Mall. But for decades, workers of MGH have been underpaid of their rightfully earned wages and entitlements. Now, Fair Work is finally challenging these wrongdoings.

Mantle Group has been exploiting a loophole in Australian law to deny their staff penalty rates for more than two decades. The Fair Work Commission labelled Mantle’s practice disgraceful, reflecting the general sense of injustice surrounding this company’s decision to take advantage of a long-expired agreement that provides no financial benefit to their employees. Mantle’s appalling stance is at odds with current standards of corporate social responsibility and fair employment practices that require businesses to pay their staff according to the applicable laws and regulations. It is also symptomatic of deeper problems within the system that allow companies like Mantle Group to use outdated legal provisions for unjust and unfair gain.

The Unfair Agreement Used By Mantle Group Hospitality

MGH has been accused of wage theft by using so-called zombie agreements which include pay and conditions significantly less than those provided by the modern Award. Under this agreement, workers are underpaid weekend penalty rates, allowances such as working late or early, superannuation payments, and other entitlements they are due. Not only that, but they are also reportedly miss-classified to keep wages low and use hard-to-understand agreements to baffle workers into not understanding their rights.

Fair Work’s Challenge To The Zombie Agreement

However, after a long battle against this unfair agreement, Fair Work has now challenged its use by the Mantle Group Hospitality. It has been alleged that Mantle Group’s zombie agreement was in direct breach of the modern award that applies to their staff, particularly with regards to public holiday entitlements at its venues in Brisbane city and Sydney. So far, it appears that Fair Work has successfully taken legal action against some elements of this agreement as well as issuing compliance notices to ensure future compliance from the company moving forward.

Going Forward With A More Equitable Agreement

It is expected that going forward both parties will work together towards a more equitable agreement that ensures staff can continue working while still receiving their rightful wages and entitlements. This could be potentially beneficial for both employers and employees alike as it could create clearer guidelines on how much should be paid out per hour/week/month along with other workplace benefits such as additional leave days or sick leave policies among others benefits – all within reasonable limits set by both parties.

While it is unclear what will come out of Fair Work’s challenge to Mantle Group Hospitality’s zombie agreement, one thing is certain: something needs to change if young workers are going to get the fair pay they deserve for the work they do. Hopefully this challenge will finally put an end to years of miss-classification and wage theft so that young people can start getting compensated fairly for their work once again. It would be a win not just for them but also for businesses who want an ethical workforce backed up with concrete rules about compensation packages. Either way we will have to wait until further updates from Fair Work become available before we know how successful this challenge has been in bringing fairness back into play when it comes to compensating casual workers in hospitality industries across Australia.

If you are a hospitality worker impacted by the Mantle Group contact the Fair Work Commission for support.