Brisbane G20 public holiday to be annual event
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Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has flagged that the Brisbane G20 public holiday may become an annual event.
“There are a lot of public holidays early in the year but none in November,” said the Premier.
“If the Brisbane G20 public holiday goes off without a hitch, I’d like to think it can be a permanent fixture on the calendar.”
Mr Newman said that shutting down the entire city so the government could do whatever it wanted was worthy of permanent celebration.
“Brisbane is a lot easier to run if everyone stays at home or heads up the coast,” said Mr Newman.
“Anything that simplifies government is good for the state.”
As Brisbane is unlikely to host the G20 again any time soon, the Premier said the new holiday would need a different name.
“Premier’s Day has a ring to it, I reckon.”
Most Brisbane residents were out of town so were unavailable for comment.
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An even better idea – the government can take a day (or 360+) off and the people of Brisbane / Queensland can just get on with it!!!! 🙂
God, wouldn’t that be nice? Everyone could have a long weekend at the Goldie – surely they’d be some sort of public funding for it from all the money they’d save on “cultural events”?
I’m all for pointless public holidays! My only objection is that is should be gazetted as a national holiday.
In an effort to nationalise the day of government power, I am celebrating mine in Victoria.
It will be cheaper in subsequent years too without the security bills…you’re onto something!
Premier’s Day just doesn’t seem to give the concept any real credence. Now if were named “Campbell Day” well, I think you can guess what the level of support for that would be.
I can see Australia in 2044 – Melbourne Cup day with no horse racing, G20 holidays with no G20. I think you’re onto something, for sure.
But we all love Campbell, don’t we? Just look at that parliamentary majority!
I’m just sad I can’t surf into Brisbane to show the world leaders my snake that can fly model planes! Thanks for linking