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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alana Calvert

Australian PM facing backlash for ‘short-notice’ bank holiday for Queen’s death

AP

The Australian Prime Minister has faced backlash from the business and health care sector following the announcement of a one-off bank holiday to mark a national day of mourning for the late Queen.

Anthony Albanese announced on Sunday that Australia will observe a bank holiday on September 22 following the monarch’s funeral on September 19.

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