WA May Soon Get Two Extra Days Off a Year

WA looks to add two new public holidays, make other adjustments

West Australians could soon be enjoying two extra days off every year as the state government looks to over...

WA may soon get two extra days off a year

West Australians could soon be enjoying two extra days off every year as the state government looks to overhaul the public holiday calendar.

Huge changes to WA public holidays being considered

The changes would mean West Australians get 13 public holidays a calendar year, instead of 11, bringing the State into line with Victoria, the Northern Territory and the ACT.

WA seeks feedback on potential reforms to public holidays

The government of Western Australia (WA) is seeking feedback from businesses as it considers public holiday reforms.  The reforms will include moving public holidays to better align with other jurisdictions, moving WA Day out of the winter season and the addition of new public holidays. WA’s government stated the realignment of the state’s public holidays with other jurisdictions would reduce “scheduling complexities and efficiency impacts for W…

WA Government wants your feedback on public holiday shake-up - Perth is OK!

The WA Government is inviting the community, businesses and peak bodies to have their say on potential changes to the State’s public holiday schedule.