‘We view larger retailers as essential service providers’: Concerns over ANZAC Day trading ban

Nathan Jolly

July 10, 2024 12:20

Australia’s peak retail body has expressed concerns that trading bans for large retailers on ANZAC Day will be detrimental to workers relying on public holiday pay, as well as small communities.

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) issued a statement on Wednesday following the New South Wales Government’s decision to extend retail trading restrictions to midnight on ANZAC Day – meaning that chain supermarkets will not be allowed to operate on the day.

Currently, all stores can open for trade after 1pm on April 25.

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Nathan Jolly

Nathan Jolly is the Features Editor at Mumbrella. He joined the team in July, 2023.