Public holiday in Australia for Queen’s death on September 22

Australians will have an extra public holiday to mourn the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Prime minister Anthony Albanese announced on Sunday the National Day of Mourning will be held on September 22.

‘It will be a one-off national public holiday to allow people to pay their respects for the passing of Queen Elizabeth,’ he told ABC. 

A memorial service will also be held on the same day at a yet-to-be-confirmed Anglican cathedral. 

Mr Albanese said he had written to advise state and territory leaders of the decision.

He paid tribute to the late Queen and her ongoing support to Australia.

‘She made it clear that Australia is in charge of our own destiny,’ he said.

‘During moments, for example during the referendum that was held, she wasn’t a participant in that, she said she’d respect the outcome of the Australian people determining a way forward.’

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