Victoria has reversed its decision not to declare Christmas Day a public holiday, bringing it into line with the other states and territories. Victoria was the only state not to declare 25 December, which falls on a Sunday, as a public holiday, but the government changed its mind on Friday, meaning there will be three public holidays from 25 to 27 December. Victoria says decision to cancel Christmas Day public holiday could be reversed Read more“I wish I was right all the time but the only person that’s right all the time is my wife in my household. “I think it’s important that when you make a mistake, you put your hand up, acknowledge it and get on with life.”Trading restrictions will remain in place on Christmas Day, but not on the substitute public holiday, Tuesday 27 December. Victoria also declared extra public holidays on Easter Sunday and AFL grand final eve.

Source: The Guardian November 25, 2016 00:15 UTC