OTHER HOLIDAYS |
| • The Labour Day public holiday is fixed by the various states and territories' governments, and so varies considerably. |
◊ The first Monday in October in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and South Australia
◊ The second Monday in March in both Victoria and Tasmania
◊ The first Monday in March in Western Australia
◊ The first Monday in May in both Queensland and the Northern Territory
◊ Tasmania has Eight Hours Day held in March.
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| • Proclamation Day is in December in South Australia only. |
| • Canberra Day is held in March in the ACT |
| • Melbourne Cup Day is held on the first Tuesday of November - the day of the Melbourne Cup in the Melbourne metropolitan area. |
| • Adelaide Cup Day in May in South Australia |
| • Foundation Day in Western Australia in June |
| • Picnic Day in the Northern Territory in August, and also May Day |
| • Tasmania has Easter Tuesday as a public holiday |
| • Royal Queensland Show Day in Brisbane area in August |
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