Well our holiday has come and gone.

It was most enjoyable. Spending time with the family
was a good start to the week.

I've been thinking about the King's Birthday celebrations
and what it's meant to Australians all these years.
It's been part of this country for so long. Formerly
it was the Queen's Birthday, until 2022. The holiday
was dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II.

After her death, King Charles III ascended to the British
throne which also made him Head of the Commonwealth and
King of Australia.

In most Australian states and territories the King's
Birthday falls on the 2nd Monday in June.

However 2 states have decided to move the holiday to a
different date to avoid clashes with other state holidays.

Western Australia celebrates the holiday on the 4th Monday
in September - or the first Monday in October.

In Queensland it is the first Monday in October.

A long week-end is something most people look forward to.
Because it is a chance to get a day off from work, a
chance to do something with our families, or visit sporting
events, or make trips, or see the latest movies, or visit
relatives or - just simply enjoy the day.

Then of course there are the King's awards.
Over seven hundred were granted this year.

Why does this subject even come up in a discussion ? Those against the Monarchy go to work & those who are not can have a day off. Where's the problem ?

Indyvidual,

Most people do not work on a public holiday.
The places that choose to remain open are on
selected reduced staff with usually limited hours.

Instead this gives them a chance for a long week-end
and time off to spend with families and friends.

This has nothing to do with being against the monarchy.
Most Australians just enjoy the long-week-end.

You seem to be the one seeing problems.

This has nothing to do with being against the monarchy.
Foxy,
?? Then why bring it up ??