What is a typical public holiday surcharge in Australia?
Most Australian hospitality venues apply a 10–20% surcharge on public holidays to offset penalty rates, with 15% being a common middle-ground.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the public holiday surcharge include GST?
Yes — when the surcharge is applied to a GST-inclusive price, the surcharge itself is also subject to GST. The GST component on the final total is the total divided by 11.