Big bill for the snap public holiday

Events like this one at the 2019 AFL Grand Final Event are going to cost a lot more (Supplied).jpg

Events like this one at the 2019 AFL Grand Final Event are going to cost a lot more Source: Supplied / Supplied

An unexpected snap public holiday has left some parents, schools, essential workers and businesses scrambling. On the 22nd of September, employers will either close their doors for a national public holiday to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth the second - or stay open and pay higher wages to employees.



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