Here in Melbourne, we're big believers in public holidays that coincide with major sporting events – heck, we've got one for the AFL Grand Final and the Melbourne Cup. And this year, it looks like we could be adding one more to the roster.
Prime minister Anthony Albanese has publicly declared (via The Daily Aus) that if the Matildas win the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, he’ll do everything he can to lobby state premiers to declare a snap public holiday in all states.
The prime minister reiterated his sentiment from the men’s World Cup last year – that if Australia wins, there should be a public holiday for everyone.
State premiers are responsible for declaring public holidays, however Albanese has said that he’ll “be on the phone” to premiers across the country. In fact, he thinks there'll be "a race" between the premiers to declare it.
If you weren't already cheering the Matildas on, does this give you the motivation you need?