Bottle shops to be shut across NSW on Anzac Day under new rule
New trading restrictions will be enforced across New South Wales this Anzac Day (Friday), forcing most bottle shops to be closed.
The legislation passed in NSW last year, and means retailers including supermarkets, bottle shops and alcohol retailers will be shut on April 25.
In previous years trading was allowed after 1pm on Anzac Day.
The Endeavour Group, that operate bottle shops including Dan Murphy's, BWS and Coles alcohol outlets, have confirmed most stores in NSW will be closed.
Select Dan Murphy's and BWS stores attached to Australian Leisure and Hospitality group (ALH) hotels will be open.
National industry body Retail Drinks Australia has slammed the new rules, labelling them 'unfair and anticompetitive.'
'As a key sector within the broader liquor industry, our members have retailed responsibly and respectfully on this day for decades, servicing their local communities – they respect the significance and importance of Anzac Day,' chief executive Michael Waters told 9NEWS.
He said retailers should be able to open from 1pm, as they have done in the past.
'People taking part in Anzac Day should be able to commemorate however they choose, whether attending community ceremonies, joining family and friends at a BBQ, or having a quiet drink remembering old mates,' Mr Waters said.
The NSW government backed the move, saying it better represents the importance of Anzac Day.
Western Australia also has restrictions all day on April 25.
Anzac Day trading hours
NSW: All bottle shops, supermarkets closed, unless exempt. Exemptions include shops attached to ALH hotels, and takeaway sales from pubs.
ACT: No restrictions.
NT: No restrictions.
TAS: Retailers, bottle shops open from 12.30pm.
SA: Retailers, bottle shops remain open between 12 and 5pm in Adelaide CBD only.
WA: All bottle shops, supermarkets closed, unless exempt.
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