WA: Trading hours again debated in WA

AAP General News (Australia)
08-09-2008
WA: Trading hours again debated in WA

Shop trading hours are again at the front of West Australian politics .. after newly
installed Opposition Leader COLIN BARNETT left open the possibility of change.

On day two of the state's election campaign .. MR BARNETT reportedly said he would
like to see stores opening later during the week.

But he ABC reports him as saying he won't make any changes without extensive consultation.

Trading hours are a divisive issue in the west .. with a 2005 referendum on deregulation
strongly rebuked by votes.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia says Mr BARNETT's comments
are not enough .. and is calling for a full reform.

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