Public holiday

Australia's prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has announced a public holiday to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Albanese said he would be travelling ...

Anthony Albanese, who is a Republican, has invited King Charles III to visit Australia “as soon as possible” as he pledged there would be no referendum on ...

“Even though the Queen was 96 years of age and had lived such a long life, it still came as a shock. “She was such a respected figure, regardless of where people stand on the political spectrum. “This, of course, is a substantial change. “I think dealing with the challenge of climate change shouldn’t be seen as a political issue, it should be seen as an issue that is about humanity and about our very quality of life and survival as a world,” Mr Albanese said. “King Charles of course has been very active and outspoken on issues such as the need for the world to challenge climate change and to act on climate change,” Mr Albanese said. Anthony Albanese has invited King Charles to visit Australia “as soon as possible” – and has clarified his stance on us becoming a republic.

Australia will get a one-time national public holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II, as her death revives a decades-long debate over whether the country.

Along with Canada, New Zealand and other former colonies of the British Empire, Australia still counts the monarch as its head of state. on Sunday that the holiday will take place on Thursday, September 22, to coincide with a national day of memorial for the late queen, who died September 8 after 70 years on the throne. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corp.

The extra day off has seen an uptick in bookings for some businesses, but there are also concerns about a lack of staff in the hospitality industry and ...

"It'll just be a little blip in the current quarter and then the economy will bounce right back." "The Friday tends to be a quiet day in the office, as it were, and then people are really going away for the weekend." "There's actually some evidence of that in the UK and some of the recent ones where they've also occurred on a Thursday," she said. "I think we can expect to see a little bit of an impact on the economy, but it'll be very short lived. "At the moment, particularly, the food companies are getting into a rhythm for what they're going to be doing in the lead-up to Christmas." "It's great to say that we may be full for an extra night, but there's a lot of pressure on a lot of our industry, I suppose, at this time with no workers."

The Prime Minister has said a memorial service will be held in New Zealand at some point after the funeral in the UK - and Cabinet will turn its mind to setting ...

But I really respect the institutions of this country and I think the Queen was a fantastic woman to Aotearoa, so I thought I would pay my respects. Ardern said the Queen had a close bond with New Zealand "but it is a bond and affection that spans across her entire family. After the ceremony, Neve joined her parents at the bottom of Parliament's steps and walked up with them. It will be interesting to see in the coming months and years how that debate changes with the passing of Elizabeth." Cabinet ministers had also been provided with black face masks. A special day." There are a lot of protocols and logistics around all of that so we will be looking at both of those issues together." "Clearly there are different views out there in the community about this but this is a significant occasion. Her body has arrived in Edinburgh from Balmoral - before she is taken to London ahead of her state funeral next Monday. "It's the end of an era, and I wanted my grandchildren to come and see history in New Zealand and see King Charles III come to the throne. It's really quite nice." Among Cabinet's considerations may be any approaches the Government has had from employers, including retailers, who might face extra costs.

The ACT Party says it would not support a public holiday in New Zealand to mark Queen Elizabeth II's death because it would be too pricey given there is a ...

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has hinted New Zealand may hold a one-off public holiday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II after her death.

Cabinet will today decide if New Zealand will hold a public holiday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday an.

BusinessNZ says it does not support a public holiday to honour the late Queen Elizabeth II as Cabinet considers the move today.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the country will have a public holiday for the National Day of Mourning on 22 September. Australia has already confirmed it will have a one-off public holiday for the National Day of Mourning on 22 September. A public holiday will also be considered. [Cabinet will discuss](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/cabinet-to-decide-on-public-holiday-to-mark-queens-death-as-king-charles-is-marked-in-historic-ceremony/NZ3YOQL3SBBGVCWAAJRDJCDEIU/) the possibilities for a memorial service in this country. Even a half-day public holiday would still be costly for businesses, he said. BusinessNZ says it does not support a public holiday to honour the late Queen Elizabeth II as Cabinet considers the move today.

Australians will be given a day off on September 22 to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth - but not everyone is on board.

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King Charles III has been proclaimed by South Australia's Governor-General on the steps of parliament as Australians prepare for a national day of mourning ...

Please click below to help InDaily continue to uncover the facts. Your contribution goes directly to helping our journalists uncover the facts. “I spoke to the prime minister on the weekend, and he indicated that the national day of mourning, in effect would be Thursday the 22nd and indicated that he wanted that to be a public holiday across the country. “Once the public holiday is declared, and it will be done through a cabinet submission this morning, then all the usual instruments that exists around a public holiday will be put into effect, industrial instruments and other legislative arrangements in regards to shop trading.” “The Prime Minister having declared that the nation would be having a public holiday, as a state government we will do a lot of work to to make sure the appropriate arrangements are in place by next week,” he said. Premier Peter Malinauskas told ABC radio this morning that he will be meeting with state cabinet to deliberate over the delivery of the new one-off public holiday.

The prime minister says the country will have a public holiday to commemorate the Queen, but not everyone is on board with the idea.

“Many in our community, including retailers and their staff, will want to honour and mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. “I have asked premiers and chief ministers that Thursday 22 September 2022 be declared a National Public Holiday in honour of the life and service of our late Queen. In his announcement on Sunday, Albanese said the day would “allow people to pay their respects for the passing of Queen Elizabeth”. “Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II led a remarkable life, dedicated to service and duty,” the PM said in a statement. “Her Majesty was the only reigning monarch to ever visit Australia and it was clear from her first trip that she had a special place in our hearts. “Queen Elizabeth II is the only reigning monarch most Australians have known and her faithful service will be remembered for centuries to come. However, Anthony Albanese told Sunrise, the day would be a one-off “historic event” for Australians to observe the loss of Queen Elizabeth “in their own way”. Of the backlash over the short notice given to Australians, Albanese admitted it was “the very nature of a once-in-a-lifetime event”. “It’s a historic event that is touching many Australians and that Australians want to participate in.” “Therefore, we gave as much notice as possible, which is why I spoke to the premiers and chief ministers on Saturday and why we made the announcement on Sunday,” he said. “The national day of mourning provides an opportunity for local governments to organise events in their local communities,” he said. “Operations and lots of patient consultations booked that day, at a time when access is difficult,” he said in a tweet following the announcement over the weekend.

Anthony Albanese has explained why Australians will be given a public holiday on September 22 to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

“But also of course, King Charles has very strong links with Australia. He studied here as a student. The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral in the early hours of Friday AEST. “Essential services do open on public holidays and it is the case that penalty rates apply on public holidays. Health care is so overstretched right now that cancelling and reshuffling creates a ripple of mess. Treatment is usually planned weeks and months ahead, taking into account public holidays.— Lucie Morris-Marr (@luciemorrismarr)

Speaking to Neil Mitchell, chief executive of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Paul Guerra, said questions have emerged due to the short notice ...

Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast there are certain public holidays on the annual calendar, such as Good ...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said it respects the decision of the Federal Government to honour the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a.

“Many in our community, including retailers and their staff, will want to honour and mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. “Store opening and closing directions are typically established by the states and territories, and we look forward to their direction today so retailers can plan accordingly.” “Nevertheless, this event will create some complications for businesses with store closures and staff scheduling challenges, with many rosters set up weeks in advance.

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is calling on clarity around trading hours on September 22. CEO Paul Zahra said it respects the decision of the Federal Government to honour the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a one-off public holiday and ...

“Many in our community, including retailers and their staff, will want to honour and mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. “Nevertheless, this event will create some complications for businesses with store closures and staff scheduling challenges, with many rosters set up weeks in advance. We are confident retailers will abide respectfully by the government’s decision and in sympathy to the sensitivities of many of their customers.

Industry bodies join medical association in criticising Albanese government over notice for national day of mourning after death of Queen Elizabeth.

More notice of a public holiday would have helped us to plan ahead and minimise the impact on patients and an already struggling health system. “It’s a long weekend that’s as long as Easter and we haven’t had the chance to plan for it.” He said this was “unfortunate irony”. But for the events industry which has contracts and ticket prices locked-in, they might not have the option, Boyd said. But other details were still being worked out with states and territories. “A one off public holiday and a national day of mourning is an appropriate response that was agreed to by myself and the premiers and chief ministers,” he said.

Retailers have been forced to juggle unplanned "complications" after the sudden announcement of a public ho...

The public holiday will be a one-off to allow Australians to pay their respects. Zahra said many in the community, including retailers and their staff, will want to honour and mourn the passing of [Retailers](https://www.9news.com.au/retailers)have been forced to juggle unplanned "complications" after [the sudden announcement of a public holiday to mark the Queen's death](https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-public-holiday-for-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/9a2578d6-758d-4c59-b39e-12da9faba1b9), Australia's peak retail body warned.

Anthony Albanese has defended the sudden announcement of next week's public holiday to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, as leading health officials ...

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral in the early hours of Friday AEST. “But also of course, King Charles has very strong links with Australia. “Essential services do open on public holidays and it is the case that penalty rates apply on public holidays. He studied here as a student. Health care is so overstretched right now that cancelling and reshuffling creates a ripple of mess. “Imagine if your c-section was booked for that day. “We will return next Wednesday night, so the national memorial service will be here in the great hall of Parliament House on Thursday and we regarded it as appropriate that this be observed as a national day of mourning.” “We don’t need another public holiday. Treatment is usually planned weeks and months ahead, taking into account public holidays.— Lucie Morris-Marr (@luciemorrismarr) But Mr Albanese explained the timing of the holiday was part of protocol, as the national memorial service is the day after the Prime Minister and Governor-General return from the UK to Australia. “It is a part of the protocol that‘s been in place for a long period of time that the national memorial service would be held the day after the Governor-General and myself returned from London. On September 22 there will be a public holiday for the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen.— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP)

The federal government has announced a special public holiday as memorial to the late Queen, to be held on Thursday, 22 September.

This may significantly limit the work you can do. It is also possible to reach agreement with individual employees to swap Thursday, 22 September for an alternate paid day off. [employees, other than casuals](https://www.mbqld.com.au/services-and-advice/employment-and-wages/employee-entitlements/leave-and-rdos), who are rostered to work will be entitled to have the day off work and be paid for their ordinary hours.

New Zealand will follow Australia and hold a one-off public holiday to allow for reflection on Queen Elizabeth...

In making the trip, she has abandoned plans to travel to the United States this week on Air New Zealand's inaugural direct Auckland-New York service. The prime minister will then travel to London, along with the Governor-General Cindy Kiro, on Wednesday to represent New Zealand at the state funeral service. New Zealand will follow Australia and hold a one-off public holiday to allow for reflection on Queen Elizabeth II's death.