Labor's legislation to recognise Easter Sunday as a public holiday in Tasmania will come before the Legislative Council tomorrow, and will benefit thousands of Tasmanian workers if it passes.
This simple, practical reform brings Tasmania in line with the rest of the nation and recognises the weekend workforce that keeps our state running.
Across the nation, all Easter Sunday workers deserve to be properly recognised and properly compensated for their commitment to our communities.
The legislation passing will be a win for workers, recognition, and fairness.
Unfortunately the Liberals are campaigning against this change, and voted against fair pay for Tasmanians working in retail, hospitality, aged care, disability support, health, emergency services, and other essential jobs in the lower house.
In the current cost-of-living climate, it is disappointing that Eric Abetz and the Liberals already voted against higher wages and better conditions for Tasmanian workers.
Unlike the Liberals, Labor will always stand up for working people - particularly when it comes to fair pay and conditions and the cost-of-living.
We urge all members of the Legislative Council to support Labor's push for fairness, higher wages, and better conditions for Tasmanian workers.
