When did foundation day change to WA Day?
April 2012
In April 2012 Foundation Day was formally changed to WA Day following bipartisan political support in the Western Australian Parliament. The legislation emphasised that the new ‘State Day’ was to be inclusive of all people no matter how long they have called themselves Western Australians.
When did Australia Day become a public holiday in WA?
Western Australia Day or simply WA Day (formerly known as Foundation Day) is a public holiday in Western Australia, celebrated on the first Monday in June each year to commemorate the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829….
| Western Australia Day | |
|---|---|
| 2022 date | June 6 |
| 2023 date | June 5 |
| 2024 date | June 3 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Is Foundation Day a public holiday in NSW?
2 From 31.12. 11 when Australia Day (26 January) falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, there will be no public holiday on that day, as the following Monday will be declared a public holiday. 3 From 31.12….NSW public holidays 2022 – 2023.
| Holiday | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 3Additional Day | Tuesday 27 December 2022 | Not applicable |
What did WA Day used to be called?
Foundation Day
WA Day, also known as Western Australia Day, used to be known as Foundation Day and commemorates the day that the first European settlers arrived in Western Australia to found the Swan River Colony on June 1st 1829.
Who celebrates WA Day?
Western Australia Day celebrates the day British captain Charles Fremantle claimed Western Australia for the British in 1829, setting up the Swan River Colony….Western Australia Day dates.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | June 6 | Monday |
| 2023 | June 5 | Monday |
| 2024 | June 3 | Monday |
| 2025 | June 2 | Monday |
Is Foundation Day a public holiday in Australia?
Foundation Day and Australia Day Australia was founded on January 1st 1901, so there is no day off here, as this is also New Year’s Day. Therefore, on the 26th of January, the Australia Day was arranged as a public holiday.
Who made WA Day?
Premier Colin Barnett with WA Governor Malcolm McCusker. Foundation Day marked the day on June 1, 1829, when the first English settlers reached WA and established the Swan River Colony. The public holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in June.
Where do we celebrate WA Day?
Home – Celebrate WA. Thanks WA! 140,000 celebrated at our Burswood Park • Fremantle • Albany • Bunbury • Carnarvon Exmouth • Geraldton • Kalgoorlie • Newman • Onslow festivals.
When are the public holidays in Western Australia 2019-2021?
A listing of the published Public holiday dates in Western Australia 2019 to 2021. Public holidays for Western Australia 2019 – 2021 Wednesday 25 December: Friday 25 December: Saturday 25 December & Monday 27 December: Boxing Day: Thursday 26 December:
Where can I find the school holiday dates for WA?
School term and school holiday dates for WA are on the Department of Education website . Earlier dates for public holidays can be found on the Previous years public holiday dates page. Employment entitlements for public holidays will vary based on an employee’s award coverage and employment arrangements.
Is Boxing Day a public holiday in WA 2022?
* Monday 26 December 2022 is a Boxing Day public holiday and also an additional Christmas Day public holiday at the same time. # Some regional areas in WA hold the Queen’s Birthday public holiday on a different date – once the dates have been proclaimed they are available on the Regional public holiday dates page.
Where can I find the Queen’s Birthday public holiday dates in WA?
# Some regional areas in WA hold the Queen’s Birthday public holiday on a different date – once the dates have been proclaimed they are available on the Regional public holiday dates page. School term and school holiday dates for WA are on the Department of Education website .