Anzac Day should be for remembrance not shopping.
Anzac Day is a solemn day of significance for the community, including retail workers, to commemorate the sacrifices of Australia’s service men and women.
Shops used to close all day to commemorate Anzac Day. Now shops only close until 1pm. Anzac Day is the only restricted trading day that has been reduced to just a half day.
The RSL NSW supports shops closing all day on Anzac Day. We the undersigned ask the Legislative Assembly to restore Anzac Day as a whole day of commemoration.
Amend the Retail Trading Act for shops to be kept closed all day on Anzac Day so that at the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.”.