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Proposed changes to public holiday schedule, including Easter Saturday, Show Day, and WA Day. Aims for fairness and economic balance.

๐ŸŸก Medium ยท Bill Second Reading22 October 2025 ยท 13,150 words

WA considers new public holidays, sparking debate over worker fairness, historical accuracy, and eco

Western Australia may get new public holidays, pending parliamentary approval and addressing busines

โ€œThe legislation before us proposes a new public holiday schedule that will provide Western Australians with an even spread of holidays throughout the year and, of course, will align us with the rest of the nation in a reasonable and pragmatic way.โ€

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Members who spoke

Pastorelli, Daniel
Topics
public holidayseconomic reformworker rights

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