The Friday before AFL Grand Final public holiday: What businesses need to know

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The Friday before AFL Grand Final public holiday: What businesses need to knowThe Friday before the AFL Grand Final public holiday is just days away, and businesses across Victoria are preparing for one of the more unique public holidays on the calendar. Yes, because the Friday before the AFL Grand Final is not a restricted trading day. To counter any extra costs accrued over the public holiday, hospitality businesses can level a public holiday surcharge on customers. Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews introduced the Friday before the AFL Grand Final public holiday in 2015. Have those feelings about the Friday before the AFL Grand Final public holiday changed?