NSW: Large retailers face fines if open on Anzac morning

AAP General News (Australia)
04-19-2009
NSW: Large retailers face fines if open on Anzac morning

SYDNEY, April 19 AAP - Retailers who open on Anzac Day morning could face fines of
up to $11,000, the NSW government says.

Industrial Relations Minister John Hatzistergos is reminding retailers like department
stores, supermarkets and clothing stores that they are not allowed to open until 1pm (AEST)
on Anzac Day.

Any such retailer found in breach of the restrictions will be subject to fines, which
have been in place since the mid 1990s.

"These restricted trading hours allow citizens to participate in the many important
remembrance ceremonies held, usually in the morning, around the state," Mr Hatzistergos
said in a statement.

The restrictions do not affect small stores like chemists, newsagencies and take-away
shops, which can trade normally.

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