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Australia's Work-Life Balance: Time for More Public Holidays?

Australia's Work-Life Balance: Time for More Public Holidays?

Update: 2025-11-30
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Australias work-life balance ranks poorly globally, with over one in ten Australians working fifty or more hours a week. This places Australia behind countries like Canada and the UK in work-life balance rankings. Australians also have less leisure time and paid leave compared to similar countries. To improve this situation, increasing the number of public holidays could be a quick and effective solution, as some states like Victoria and Western Australia have already demonstrated.

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Australia's Work-Life Balance: Time for More Public Holidays?

Australia's Work-Life Balance: Time for More Public Holidays?