A proposed bill to remove alcohol sales restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, particularly for on-licence venues, is advancing through Parliament, with amendments allowing bars to operate past midnight on Anzac Day and addressing criticism of outdated meal requirements.
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In terms of the ESA trading, I mean, the main thing has been that continuity around having to serve a meal. So, you know, it's a century-old rule, and I guess from the industry's point of view, it's something that we've been asking for for a change for a long time. And so not necessarily trying to push it into other areas here. I think we're happy to take the win on this one.
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