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 recognises that Christmas celebrations often begin on the evening of 24 December and ensures workers are either able to refuse work after 6pm or receive penalty rates if they do work.
19/9/2019· PASSED with amendment· Hon G Grace MP
Work & Employment
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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 on 11 September 2022. It aligned Queensland with a national approach announced by the Prime Minister, ensuring all standard public holiday entitlements applied to the day.
15/9/2022· PASSED· Hon G Grace MP
Work & EmploymentGovernment & Elections
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