Holidays Act 1983
LegislationReferenced in 2 bills
Holidays and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
This bill makes Christmas Eve a part-day public holiday in Queensland from 6pm to midnight. It gives workers the right to refuse work after 6pm or to receive penalty rates if they do work, recognising that Christmas celebrations often begin on Christmas Eve.
19/9/2019· PASSED with amendment· Hon G Grace MP
Work & EmploymentCost of Living
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Holidays and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
This bill declared 22 September 2022 as a one-off public holiday in Queensland for the National Day of Mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. It ensured all standard public holiday entitlements applied to the day.
15/9/2022· PASSED· Hon G Grace MP
Work & EmploymentGovernment & Elections
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