Two interstate teams, one Victorian day off: Businesses question AFL Grand Final public holiday
Victorian businesses are counting the cost of Grand Final Friday as a renewed push puts the controversial public holiday back under scrutiny.
Victorian businesses are calling for a reassessment of the costs and benefits of the Grand Final Friday public holiday, with a renewed push to scrap the day off when two interstate teams contest the AFL decider.
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has joined the debate, asking the state government to review the holiday’s economic impact.
Victorian Chamber chief executive Sally Curtain told SmartCompany those costs fall particularly hard on small businesses.
“The Victorian Chamber has long argued that public holidays come with significant costs for many businesses, particularly small businesses facing enough challenges as it is,” Curtain said.
Sign up to continue
You've reached your article limit. Create a free account, or log in to continue.
Get our free newsletters in your inbox and extended article access by submitting your email.
Comments