Young Shire Council has thrown their support behind a NSW government proposal for the show’s half-day public holiday to become an “event day” from next year to benefit local businesses.

This means, under the NSW Public Holidays Act, banks or shops located within the designated holiday area will be free to open and trade during the show, without incurring paid leave or penalty rates for their employees.

Do you think council should go ahead and apply for next year's show to be a half-day 'event day' instead of a half-day public holiday?