Getting the balance right: A proposal on holidays in Queensland

Holidays provide an opportunity to celebrate important religious and cultural events, as well as giving workers and families a chance to rest and spend time together. They let us balance our work and family life better.

When the government chooses holidays it needs to consider what best suits communities, families and businesses, as well as what happens in other states.

This is why the Queensland Government has decided to review the spread and allocation of public holidays in Queensland, as well as the arrangements for student free days in state schools.

The government is seeking feedback on three proposals relating to holidays in Queensland:

• moving the Queen’s Birthday public holiday to the second half of the year
• allocating an extra public holiday when Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year’s Day fall on a weekend
• expanding state school Easter holidays from six days to two weeks.

You are invited to have your say on these proposals by completing the online survey or returning a questionnaire.

The closing date for submissions is 31 October 2011.