Big bill for the snap public holiday

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An unexpected snap public holiday has left some parents, schools, essential workers and businesses scrambling. On the 22nd of September, employers will either close their doors for a national public holiday to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth the second - or stay open and pay higher wages to employees.

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