📜 Retail Trading Hours Amendment (Sunday Trading) Bill 2026
Legislative Assembly Second ReadingLABill 8616 September 2026Private Member
This Bill amends the Retail Trading Hours Act 1987 to allow general retail shops in the metropolitan area of Western Australia to open earlier on Sundays. Specifically, it changes the permitted Sunday opening time from 11:00 am to 8:00 am, while retaining the existing 5:00 pm closing time.
Impact
This bill affects general retail shops in metropolitan Perth and their customers. It provides retailers with greater flexibility to open earlier on Sundays, potentially increasing trading opportunities, and offers consumers more options for Sunday shopping. It does not alter other trading hours or shop classifications.
Key Changes
["Changes the permitted Sunday opening time for general retail shops in the metropolitan area from 11:00 am to 8:00 am."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA16 Sept 2026
- LA IntroducedLA16 Sept 2026
- LA Second Reading SpeechLA16 Sept 2026
Affected Sectors
other
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