The State Government has unveiled this year's Christmas trading hours for general retail shops in the metropolitan area, including the Perth and Fremantle tourism precincts.
The State Government has unveiled this year's Christmas trading hours for general retail shops in the metropolitan area, including the Perth and Fremantle tourism precincts.
The State Government has unveiled this year's Christmas trading hours for general retail shops in the metropolitan area, including the Perth and Fremantle tourism precincts.
The full text of the Ministerial announcement is pasted below
Consumer Protection Minister Sheila McHale has announced this year's Christmas trading hours.
Ms McHale approved the additional trading hours recommended by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection following consultation with the retail industry and consumer stakeholders.
The 2007 Christmas trading hours are as follows:
The Minister said the extensions applied to general retail shops in the metropolitan area including those in the Perth and Fremantle tourism precincts.
"The extensions will not apply to general retail shops in the City of Rockingham or the localities of Two Rocks and Yanchep, where specific extended trading orders apply," she said.
"Small retail shops and special shops may continue to trade each day of the year."
Ms McHale said the extensions did not apply to motor vehicle dealers.