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Anzac Day Observance Amendment Bill 2011
The Anzac Day Observance Amendment Bill 2011 seeks to ensure that the legislation
governing Anzac Day reflects contemporary views about the commemoration of the day
and that the role and governance of the Anzac Day Trust remains appropriate.
The Bill amends the Anzac Day Observance Act 1929 to provide that:
- the long title of the Act will include the role of the Anzac Day Trust;
- all restrictions relating to activities undertaken on Anzac Day will apply until
12.30pm;
- restrictions will be expanded to include shows, regattas, markets, bazaars and
gambling activities;
- the protection of employees will be expanded to cover those who decline a
request to work related to additional activities restricted on Anzac Day;
- two members of the Trust will no longer be required to be appointed on the
nomination of the Returned Services League and Legacy Clubs;
- a three year period of membership will apply to the Anzac Day Trust, which may
be renewed;
- the Governor will no longer approve the reimbursement of expenses incurred by
Trust members;
- the Minister responsible for the Anzac Day Observance Act can set guidelines for
the Trust; and
- the annual report of the Trust is to be made publicly available.
The Bill also amends the Shop Trading Hours Act 1984 to provide that most shops, apart
from pharmacies, service stations and small shops, will be closed on Anzac Day until
12.30pm.
The Bill also ensures that the employee protection provisions in the Shop Trading
Hours Act cover the employees that work in the shops that are included in the new
restrictions.