Published on Thursday, 9 March 2023 at 11:03:08 AM

VARIATION TO RETAIL TRADING HOURS

The Shire of Katanning is considering a proposal to permanently allow for retail trading on public holidays (other than on Christmas Day and Good Friday) between 10.00am and on 5.00pm and ANZAC Day from 12.00noon to 5.00pm in the Shire of Katanning.

CONSULTATION WITH THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESSES

The Shire of Katanning is seeking the views of key stakeholders including retailers, local trader organisations, tourism interests and the community generally before considering making an application to the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Consumer Protection Division for permanent  trading on public holidays in Katanning.

Submissions on the proposal to permanently allow for retail trading on public holidays between 10.00am and 5.00pm in the Shire of Katanning should be made in writing to:

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Katanning

By Post: PO Box 130, KATANNING  WA  6317

In Person: 52 Austral Tce, KATANNING  WA  6317

By Email: admin@katanning.wa.gov.au

Telephone: 9821 9999

Closing Date for Submissions: 20 April 2023

RIGHTS OF TRADERS TO EXERCISE INDIVIDUAL DISCRETION

Local traders have the right to exercise individual discretion whether to open or not during the proposed trading extension.  Traders have the right to exercise individual discretion and decisions made by traders will be supported by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Consumer Protection Division WA.

Further information on retail trading hours is available from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Consumer Protection Division website: www.commerce.wa.gov.au/consumer-protection/retail-trading-hours

Back to All News