National split on the Anzac Day long weekend

Every year, Australians commemorate Anzac Day to honour those who fought and sacrificed for our country.

But this year, the date falls on a Saturday and that’s created a national split. Some states will get an extra public holiday, while others won’t. The inconsistency has sparked debate about fairness, workers’ rights and how we recognise days of national significance.

Image: Image: Shutterstock – Prathankarnpap

Produced By: Thomas Koutis

Featured In Story: Dr Giuseppe Carabetta – Associate Professor of Workplace and Business Law at the UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney

First aired on The Wire, Friday 24 April 2026