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early opening times. Accordingly, for shift workers their ’dinner’ is effectively their breakfast and
they want to enjoy a few drinks to end their working ’day’. Community clubs respond to these trends
by acting as social outlets and meeting places, which are safe, familiar and friendly, and offer the
suite of services that people desire when they need them.
3,5 Moratorium on extended liquor trading hours
BRC supports Option 3 - Aflow the moratorium to end and consider a strategy to transJ~orm the night
time economy to encourage a broader range oj~ locations and a broader range oJ~ consumers.
The rationale for extended tradng hours is on the basis we now live in a 24/7 economy. Australians
expect availability to most things due to convenience and proven need. There is growing evidence
that more and more people are working non-traditional hours in recognition of the convenience that
comes with it (e.g. to avoid peak-time transport congestion, to fit in with family commitments etc.).
3,6 Restrictive trading on days of cultural significance
BRC supports removing the trading hour restrictions to aflow normal trading on Anzac Day
Observance of days of national, religious or cultural significance is a matter for the individual. The
individual may choose to observe these days or may decide to engage in some other activity,
Racecourses provide a wonderful opportunity for people to gather and celebrate Anzac Day in a truly
Australian manner, i.e. a day at the races,
Conclusion
We commend the initiative of Government to reduce red tape and also inviting stakeholder
submissions on how to do so. Please call with any questions.
Yours faithfully
CHIEF EXECUTIVE