Like what you've read?

On Line Opinion is the only Australian site where you get all sides of the story. We don't
charge, but we need your support. Here�s how you can help.

  • Advertise

    We have a monthly audience of 70,000 and advertising packages from $200 a month.

  • Volunteer

    We always need commissioning editors and sub-editors.

  • Contribute

    Got something to say? Submit an essay.


 The National Forum   Donate   Your Account   On Line Opinion   Forum   Blogs   Polling   About   
On Line Opinion logo ON LINE OPINION - Australia's e-journal of social and political debate

Subscribe!
Subscribe





On Line Opinion is a not-for-profit publication and relies on the generosity of its sponsors, editors and contributors. If you would like to help, contact us.
___________

Syndicate
RSS/XML


RSS 2.0

Boxing Day trade restrictions a blast from the past

By John Slater - posted Wednesday, 4 January 2017


In a broader sense, it's dubious whether Government has any role at all imposing legal constraints on businesses trading with willing customers on not just Boxing Day, but any day of the year.

Ideally, it would be up to retailers, not Government, to set their own arrangements with employees and lessors in the way that best capitalises on consumer demands based on their own individual circumstances.

The dividend of paring back the straightjacket of regulated trading hours would be shared across the entire retail industry.

Advertisement

Until then, the SDA should realise campaigning for a return to a bygone era will not pass muster in an era when consumers are demanding greater convenience and choice than ever before.

That means advocating for a regulatory framework that balances fair pay and conditions with the imperative of increasing employment and promoting growth in a sector that accounts for more than 5 per cent of our national wealth every year.

  1. Pages:
  2. 1
  3. Page 2
  4. All


Discuss in our Forums

See what other readers are saying about this article!

Click here to read & post comments.

8 posts so far.

Share this:
reddit this reddit thisbookmark with del.icio.us Del.icio.usdigg thisseed newsvineSeed NewsvineStumbleUpon StumbleUponsubmit to propellerkwoff it

About the Author

John Slater is a student and an intern at the Cato Institute.

Other articles by this Author

All articles by John Slater

Creative Commons LicenseThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Article Tools
Comment 8 comments
Print Printable version
Subscribe Subscribe
Email Email a friend
Advertisement

About Us Search Discuss Feedback Legals Privacy