Choose one of the following to write a persuasive text.

Option 1

Should there be a surcharge on restaurants on public holidays? 

No clue? Read the following to learn more:

https://www.smh.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/sydney-s-mayflower-has-a-15-percent-public-holiday-surcharge-but-it-s-still-losing-money-20230407-p5cyx3.html#:~:text=The%20Australian%20Competition%20and%20Consumer,%5Bday%20or%20days%5D.”

For

Supporting local businesses

• More demand from customers

• Need to pay employees more on public holidays

• Busier workday may need to hire extra staff

• Surcharge enables businesses to cope with higher operating costs on a public holiday

Right of restaurants and owners

• Taking time off from their holidays

• Motivates owners to stay open 

• Prevents limited restaurants and recreational places to stay open

Boost motivation and productivity. 

• Employers may have higher profit margins 

• Workers are required to be paid higher rates

• Higher quality of customer service

Option 2

Should there be a sugar tax?

No clue? Read the following to learn more:

https://www.ama.com.au/media/sugar-tax-sweet-deal-public-health-and-upcoming-federal-budget#:~:text=“A%20tax%20of%2040%20cents,the%20free%20and%20healthy%20alternative.