http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8096273

IMO its about time that we caught up with the rest of Australia.

What do you think?

And there would be more jobs because of the longer hours, good idea IMO

I have the opposite opinion, it seems that 7 day trading has MANY pitfalls things like family life, kids sporting events, etc. I believe people only have a certain amount of $$$ to spend, spend in 6 or 7 days its still the same.
The push for 7 day trading normally comes from big business to drive up their share of the market knowingly driving out small family businesses. Often it is said it will give more jobs... wrong they just run on the same staff rostered over the 7 days, and then the companies try to eliminate penalty rates by saying all days are now equal.
You will never see government departments, banks, post offices, etc open 7 days.... why? (They want their family time)

So those living in WA your lucky enjoy the time with your family, your not going to die if you cant get to the shops for 1 day.

Damn it ,,, there goes my excuse for not working overtime cause I need to go to the shops

Vote 1 Gizmo...

If you've worked hospitality you will know.. over time, penalty rates and special occasions with the family dont exist.. Of course neither do your rights as your employed as a casual..yet you'll do full time hours and work every weekend and public holidays and are expected to fully tow the management line when it beckons.

Of course I realise that it goes with the territory in the above case
....But do you really want to apply that sort of pressure to every other low paid semi skilled person trying to make ends meet for their familys...

Sounds like it would put more pressure on mental health than make good economic sense.

2 cents.

Good if you, your family, sailing/surfing buddies and friends all don't work in retail.

Also good if you happen to be the owner of a retail business or chain that has employees to work the nightime hours.

I always think of the slapstick teen movie 'Mall Rats' when talk of deregulating retail trading hours starts. It was about Teens living out their everyday lives at the same Mall.

This puzzles me.

What YOU do is YOUR choice. If WA had longer trading hours, the hours YOU choose to shop (or do what ever it is YOU want to do) are YOUR choice.

If you want to spend time with family, sport etc on the weekend then do so... If someone wants to shop on a weekend, I am not going to tell them they can't. I am also not going to tell people they can't buy fords, or wear flanny, or support collingwood... or breed... It is not my business.

Many against extended hours use arguments about what others are going to do, and what they should be doing instead (i.e. spending time with family)... C'mon, it's not like the Sunday shoppers are masturbating in church! Or, are you more worried about yourself Can't trust yourself not to buy more crap you don't need

thommo 000 said...

I`m with Gizmo on this one...get a life

+1. It does favour big business. In Sydney (had it for ages) Coles & Woolies dominate many sectors of retail, such that they now limit our (the consumer's) choice - particularly with the proliferation of their own home brands.
(they have shareholder to look after, don't they)

Have seen it first hand (as an ex retailer)

You never know, it might lead to diabolical consequences like introduction of daylight saving in WA . We can't have that - it may mean time for a sail after work

Chances are those complaining about trading hours have never had to actually work in retail (past the age of 17) or juggled their own study, family, life whilst working odd hours that reatail dictates.

Same for having half day shifts spread over 7 days (coz it suits the multi national boss) just to earn a crust. It aint fun, but hey - who gives a fek about the next bloke right? You've got $$$ to spend and don't care if the overheads from increased wages etc push prices even higher and fek the rest of us. Spend away

Wanna ensure Coles/Woolies get a complete duopoly at last? Then vote for extended trading hours.. but FFS don't whinge about being bent over a barrel by Moles and Foolies later on sheeple.[}:)]



A decent compromise would be to just have Thursday and Friday nights as later opening. 7 days makes no sense and will cost us big-time.


Colonoscopy Barnett wants coz he is being lobbied by the equivilent of Burke/Grills and similar characters of fine stature. There was a referendum (remember?) it didn't get up.. move on.

It does not affect me personally..so at this point I don't care.
I don't shop on a Saturday or a Sunday or Thursday late night..

But what does give me the run's is...
The Extended Trading Hours referendum was a "NO" vote.
So the money spent and the VOTE meant nothing to this idiot
running our state...who also says...James Price Point is just another piece of dirt
that no one care about....


Angry yes. VERY....care about the Extended Trading Hours NO!
The money spent of the referendum YES!!!!!
Ignoring what was voted for...yes!

Well doggie you asked....

I suppose in all reality ...the main issue is...

"MY VOTE DON'T COUNT" grrrrr

A lot of interesting opinions out there, but after all is said and done it's been voted on. Three times now, like dls...
All you need now is some politician to introduce it for a trial period so HE can shop when it suits him/her.

People aren't going to buy more stuff - just will have more time available to buy the same amount of stuff. Result = the smaller, family run businesses get squeezed out , the consumer gets less choice, and the big guys get more market share. Sounds like a bad result to me.

dirtyharry said...

People aren't going to buy more stuff - just will have more time available to buy the same amount of stuff. Result = the smaller, family run businesses get squeezed out , the consumer gets less choice, and the big guys get more market share. Sounds like a bad result to me.

I think the small retail shops should have the choice to be open or closed after regular opening times.

dirtyharry said...

doggie said...

dirtyharry said...

People aren't going to buy more stuff - just will have more time available to buy the same amount of stuff. Result = the smaller, family run businesses get squeezed out , the consumer gets less choice, and the big guys get more market share. Sounds like a bad result to me.

I think the small retail shops should have the choice to be open or closed after regular opening times.

I think you should change your avatar back to the surprised-looking dog!!!

Lol, ok