TechHR
ex
L&D
UNPLUGGED
Sphere
About Us • Contact Us
People Matters ANZ
People Matters Logo
Login / Signup
People Matters Logo
Login / Signup
  • Current
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Magazine
  • Research
  • Events
  • Videos
  • Webinars
  • Podcast

© Copyright People Matters Media Pte. Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

 

 

  • HotTopic
    HR Folk Talk FutureProofHR
  • Strategy
    Leadership Csuite StrategicHR EmployeeRelations BigInterview
  • Recruitment
    Employer Branding Appointments Permanent Hiring Recruitment
  • Performance
    Skilling PerformanceMgmt Compensation Benefits L&D Employee Engagement
  • Culture
    Culture Life@Work Diversity Watercooler SheMatters
  • Tech
    Technology HR Technology Funding & Investment Startups Metaverse
  • About Us
  • Advertise with us
  • Become a sponsor
  • Contact Us
  • Feedback
  • Write For Us

Follow us:

Privacy Policy • Terms of Use

© Copyright People Matters Media Pte. Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

People Matters Logo
  • Current
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Magazine
  • Research
  • Events
  • Videos
  • Webinars
  • Podcast
Login / Signup

Categories:

  • HotTopic
    HR Folk Talk FutureProofHR
  • Strategy
    Leadership Csuite StrategicHR EmployeeRelations BigInterview
  • Recruitment
    Employer Branding Appointments Permanent Hiring Recruitment
  • Performance
    Skilling PerformanceMgmt Compensation Benefits L&D Employee Engagement
  • Culture
    Culture Life@Work Diversity Watercooler SheMatters
  • Tech
    Technology HR Technology Funding & Investment Startups Metaverse
How public holidays will change in Australia

News • 18th Sep 2022 • 2 Min Read

How public holidays will change in Australia

Leadership

Author: Alyssa Navarro Alyssa Navarro
2.6K Reads
A National Day of Mourning has been slated for Thursday, 22 September, to honour the life and service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Australians can still expect a day off in early June for the commemoration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. After her passing, however, a National Day of Mourning has been slated for Thursday, 22 September. Some government services and classes in schools and universities in Australia will be suspended.

Long-held tradition in Australia and the UK

The long-held birthday of the Queen will most likely stay in place, given the fact that the date has also already survived one royal succession. In 1938, the Queen’s father, King George VI, maintained that celebrations for the King’s birthday should take place in the UK in early June, despite the fact that his birthday was in December.

Read more: End of an era: Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

The ABC reported that this is because the King wanted his subjects to enjoy the celebration during the summer months instead of near Christmas. Australia, except for WA, followed the UK’s lead. It declared the second Sunday of June as a public holiday for the King’s birthday. When Elizabeth II was crowned in 1952, she decided not to change the tradition, even with her birthday being in April.

Practical consequences of the Queen’s death

News of the Queen’s death incited emotional responses for different countries, and practical implications for others, particularly Australia. Because Australia is a constitutional monarchy, its head of state is now King Charles III, formerly Prince Charles, who will now serve as King of England.

Read more: Queen Elizabeth II 'deeply touched' by Jubilee

Currency, stamps, and passports in Australia will reflect changes to the rulership of the monarchy. These changes will flow through to the small business community in Australia, which will deal with parcels and banknotes with King Charles III’s appearance in the years to come.

Read More

Did you find this article helpful?


You Might Also Like

Hyundai Australia appoints Don Romano as CEO

NEWS • 12th Mar 2025 • 3 Min Read

Hyundai Australia appoints Don Romano as CEO

LeadershipAppointments#HRTech#HRCommunity
CEO Swami Raote asked to exit

NEWS • 7th Mar 2025 • 2 Min Read

CEO Swami Raote asked to exit

Leadership#HRTech#HRCommunity
Air New Zealand CEO resigns unexpectedly

NEWS • 6th Mar 2025 • 3 Min Read

Air New Zealand CEO resigns unexpectedly

LeadershipBusiness#HRTech#HRCommunity
NEXT STORY: Airline CEO lands in hot water over hefty pay bump

Trending Stories

  • design-thinking-hr

    Skype is dead: Did Microsoft's leadership let a billion-doll...

  • design-thinking-hr

    Keeping the C-suite in the C-suite - how do we reduce execut...

  • design-thinking-hr

    Return to office: the legalities

  • design-thinking-hr

    The trust factor: Why modern leaders can’t afford to overl...

People Matters Logo

Follow us:

Join our mailing list:

By clicking “Subscribe” button above, you are accepting our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Company:

  • About Us
  • Advertise with us
  • Become a sponsor
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Contact:

  • Contact Us
  • Feedback
  • Write For Us

© Copyright People Matters Media Pte. Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Get the latest Articles, Insight, News & Trends from the world of Talent & Work. Subscribe now!
People Matters Logo

Welcome Back!

or

Enter your registered email address to login

Not a user yet? Lets get you signed up!

A 5 digit OTP has been sent to your email address.

This is so we know it's you. Haven't received it yet? Resend the email or then change your email ID.

People Matters Logo

Welcome! Let's get you signed up...

Starting with the absolulte basics.

Already a user? Go ahead and login!

A 5 digit OTP has been sent to your email address.

This is so we know it's you. Haven't received it yet? Resend the email or then change your email ID.

Let's get to know you better

We'll never share your details with anyone, pinky swear.

And lastly...

Your official designation and company name.