Extending ANZAC Day Trading Hours Restrictions
This week, we welcomed the announcement of the NSW Government to extend ANZAC Day trading hours restrictions to cover the whole day. In October 2023 we provided members with the opportunity to share their views on the ANZAC Day trading hours laws with 44 responses received showing how strongly members feel about extending closing period to encompass the entirety of ANZAC Day. Thanks to all who participated, our Premier, Chris Minns highlighted to us the importance of your input in this consultation.
Recognition of Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans
We also welcomed in July the $2 million investment to establish a memorial to honour the service and sacrifice of Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans and their families in the Domain, which also resulted from a consultation we also contributed to late last year.
Your voice was heard and your input is important
These announcements demonstrate that the voice of families have been heard alongside veterans. They come off the back of two consultation processes we contributed to, raising the voices of families on both matters.
Both the extension in trading hours restrictions and the new memorial serve as an important reminder of the sacrifices that are and have been made in service of the peace, security and freedom we enjoy every day in Australia. They demonstrate the gratitude of the people of NSW to its service personnel and their families.
