NSW's new public holiday to bring financial pressures to small businesses

NSW's new public holiday to bring financial pressures to small businesses

NSW's latest public holiday is set to bring a double helping of financial constraints to small businesses.With the state's latest Anzac Day holiday set to fall on Saturday, April 25, NSW Premier Chris Minns confirmed that the following Monday will also be recognised as a public holiday, causing additional staffing costs for small businesses statewide.The double-up will be introduced next year as well, with Anzac Day falling on a Sunday.READ MOR…

NSW SMEs face double whammy after second Anzac Day holiday declared

The NSW Government has announced one extra holiday for the upcoming Anzac Day, sparking concerns about staffing costs and operational planning for local SMEs. Under the Public Holidays Act 2010, Anzac Day is fixed to April 25 each year. It will fall on a Saturday this year.  While April 25 will remain the day of national commemoration, with Dawn Services, marches and community ceremonies taking place on that day, the NSW Premier has confirmed th…