With the AFL Grand Final public holiday to be held across Victoria this year on Friday, 29 September 2023, members are reminded that this public holiday is not a restricted trading day under Victorian law, meaning that all automotive businesses are permitted to open.
Members are also reminded that under both the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 (VRSR Award) and the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020 (Clerks Award), an employer and employee may mutually agree to substitute another day for the public holiday.
Where agreement to substitute is reached, work performed on 29 September 2023 becomes a normal working day and is paid accordingly. VACC advises members to ensure that the details of any agreed substitution are retained in writing.
Members seeking further information are encouraged to contact the Workplace Relations team on 03 9829 1123.