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Sylvester Terzini (left) and his father Maurice at their former venue, Snack Kitchen.

Hospitality king Maurice Terzini resigns as Bondi Icebergs director

His resignation comes after allegations he protected his son Sylvester Terzini following multiple sexual assault claims. Both have denied the allegations.

  • Eryk Bagshaw and Clare Sibthorpe

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Maurice Terzini and his Instagram post.

‘Devastating, damaging, hurtful’: Maurice Terzini responds to sexual assault claims against son

The Icebergs founder also says he is a victim of attacks on his reputation. 

  • Eryk Bagshaw and Clare Sibthorpe
Sylvester and Maurice Terzini

Texts reveal hospitality king knew of sex assault claims against son as more victims come forward

There are now at least nine alleged victims of Sylvester Terzini, with texts showing Icebergs founder Maurice Terzini allegedly paid $60,000 to help his son.

  • Clare Sibthorpe and Eryk Bagshaw
Restaurateur Maurice Terzini will take leave from Icebergs Dining Room as it conducts an investigation into allegations raised by this masthead.

Maurice Terzini to take leave from Icebergs, investors launch investigation

An Icebergs Dining Room spokesperson said Maurice Terzini will take a leave of absence after allegations against his son revealed by this masthead.

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From Bondi’s Icebergs to Melbourne fine dining: Son of Terzini empire accused of sexual attacks and violence

Diners think of the ocean, sand and trendy Italo-Australian cuisine. Alleged victims think of a powerful father wrestling with his son’s dark secrets.

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The Grossi group restaurants on Bourke Street.

It’s time the hospitality industry got serious about cleaning up its mess

The stories have kept coming, and they will keep coming, until the sector grasps the need to explode long-standing norms.

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Barrister Sheryn Omeri acted for the Uber drivers in the UK.

Weinstein victims’ lawyer to take on Swillhouse, as hospitality giant deletes apology

One of the world’s top employment barristers will represent former staff and alleged victims of sexual assault as they pursue the company for damages.

  • Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat
WAR presdient Bridget Raffal accepts the award for Cultural Change Champion.

‘Raise the bar’: First Cultural Change Champion calls for action at Good Food Guide awards

More must be done to make hospitality a safe industry for women, heard the crowd at the 40th annual awards ceremony.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Inside the Restaurant Hubert in Sydney.

Sex, sleaze and hospitality

The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Good Food reveal alleged misconduct at some of Australia’s top restaurant groups.

Merivale chief executive Justin Hemmes and Swillhouse’s Anton Forte.

Merivale’s position on government council in peril after staff claims

Six Swillhouse and Merivale whistleblowers have urged the NSW government to establish a public inquiry into the treatment of women and misconduct in the hospitality sector.

  • Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat

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