Labour Day Should Be Removed in Australia

[claireokc]

Commentary Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, once said that “A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.” I was reminded of these prophetic words when considering the relevance (or lack of it) of Labour Day, which is celebrated on different dates in the Australian states and territories. The public holiday is celebrated in Queensland and the Northern Territory on the first Monday in May. In 2022, Queenslanders thus enjoy this public holiday on May 2. As Queenslanders relish their Labour Day public holiday, it is still possible to swim in the ocean and, hence, the beaches could be packed with people, wanting to take advantage of a long weekend. ...

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