rehctub we will meet again in other threads and debate in a rational manner as we always do.
Sometimes it is best not to react to some posts
A friendly but honestly believed warning,be careful of the written arm over your shoulder, it is just a tool to insult others
regards

Belly
You always run when someone posts the truth about your darling ALP.
Even now when you must be able to see rudd and his crew are not backing the poorer class you are still claiming victory.
Thats ok you can vote for whom you wish but really most of your arguments dont stand up.

I get it your from the old school and your faithful but Rudd not andnor are his team.
I just hope the people wake up in time to get get rid of a bunch who have tried to take the sick and dying and disablied carers off them and sent next door neighbours etc wired for sound to spy on pensioners.
Its outragous and its discusting and these are your leaders you worship?

I honestly thought you were better than that.
We cant afford pay rises and it will push us over the board.
We will be in huge trouble.
You will put small biz out of biz.
Its really that simply.

Belly
Here is my original question. Perhaps I should have included a ? mark hey!

Belly
Interesting to note that Easter Saturday has been deemed a 'public holiday'. Why ? No idea!

I am not opposed to public holidays but where is the trade off.

As a unionist I would like your view on this.

As for your last post, I have no idea what you are referring to so an explanation may help.

With regards to extended trading hours. (Sunday trading)
Very few small business owners wanted extended hours. Peter Beetie commisioned another study into this and the commision found that it was not warrented. He, who was not happy with this result then chose to override the commisions decision and grant Sunday trading.

So much for caring about workers and their families. Family life for many was then thrown into termoil.

So just remember when you go shopping on Sunday just how many families are suffering for the benifits of the greedy shoppers. Then place yourself in their shoes.

Belly
Just re-read your post.

How can you say extra trading hours result in extra profits.

You people just don't get it do you!

People go to work, earn money and they spend it.

The only way extra profits can be made is if extra dollars are spent. Because there are no extra dollars and more time to spend their regular dollars, profits actually go down due to businesses having to trade longer due to extended hours while only taking the same dollars.

Back to the original question, where did the 11th public holiday come from and where is the trade off for businesses?

Can anyone answer this?