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Proposed changes to Western Australia's public holiday dates, aligning with other jurisdictions, but raising concerns about economic impacts.

๐ŸŸก Medium ยท Bill Second Reading16 October 2025 ยท 7,124 words

WA considers public holiday changes, facing business concerns over increased wage costs and potentia

WA's public holiday changes may increase costs for businesses and consumers, especially during Easte

โ€œI was a Labor voter for most of my life โ€ฆ but if this Labor government does not change their 'bully buster, get out of my way, I'm doing it any way attitude', then Basil Zempilas' Liberal Party will be getting my vote.โ€

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Members who spoke

Huston, JonathanLeary, ScottZempilas, Basil
Topics
public holidayseconomic impactbusinessemploymentlegislation

Legislation Referenced

Bills
Public and Bank Holidays Amendment Bill 2025

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