Australia to have public holiday to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Anthony Albanese announces

Thursday 22 September to be a one-off national holiday and will coincide with a memorial ceremony in Canberra

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Australians will get a one-off public holiday as a national day of mourning to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has announced.

Appearing on the ABC's Insiders on Sunday morning, Albanese said Thursday 22 September, which coincides with a memorial service for the Queen, would be a national public holiday.

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