Frank Penhalluriack

Who is Frank Penhalluriack?

Francis Penhalluriack is an Australian businessman, entrepreneur and local political figure. He is most notable for opening his Caulfield, Victoria, hardware store outside of legislated trading hours in the 1980s. His actions eventually led to a dramatic change in retail trading laws in Victoria, Australia.

Penhalluriack initially studied at Hampton High School. After some of Hampton High School was destroyed by fire in 1957, he continued his studies at Melbourne High School. He subsequently graduated with a Bachelor's of Building from Melbourne University in 1962.

Penhalluriack stood unsuccessfully as an Australia Party candidate for the federal seat of Chisholm, in 1974.