Public life
On Easter Sunday, nearly all organizations, businesses and many stores are closed, even if they are normally open on Sunday. There is a considerable amount of variation between trading regulations in the different states and territories of Australia. In some areas, stores are not permitted to open. In others, only certain types of stores or those in particular locations are allowed to open. Recently, there has been considerable public discussion on Easter trading regulations, so the situation may change in the future.
In some areas, public transport services operate according to the normal Sunday timetables. In others, there is a restricted service or no service at all. Check appropriate local information when planning journeys on Easter Sunday.