Public Holidays

Adelaide Cup Day 2007

MINISTER FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES & GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES
MINISTER FOR INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
MINISTER FOR RECREATION, SPORT & RACING

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Reference: MIR QWN 51/1/
Date: 10/5/06
Page No: 208

ADELAIDE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Mr KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens): Will the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing inform the chamber whether a date has been set for the 2007 Adelaide Cup public holiday? If so, what consultation has occurred with the racing industry in settling this date?

The Hon. M.J. WRIGHT (Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I thank the honourable member for his question; I know he is a great supporter of the racing industry. Members would be aware that this year there was a change of date for the Adelaide Cup. Over the past 10 years or so, the racing industry has been struck with inclement weather on about eight or nine occasions. As a result of discussions the government had with both Thoroughbred Racing SA and also the SAJC it was agreed to change the date to March this year. The feedback both on the day and subsequently has been that it was an outstanding success. We got great support from the public. We were lucky enough to get fine weather-which was one of the principal reasons for shifting the date-and we got wonderful support from our interstate colleagues in the racing industry.

I have consulted with both Thoroughbred Racing SA (the corporate structure) and the South Australian Jockey Club, which hosts the event, in regards to the date for the Adelaide Cup holiday for 2007 and beyond. As a result of that consultation, I can now announce that the public holiday for the 2007 Adelaide Cup will be Monday 12 March. It is the government's intention to schedule the Adelaide Cup public holiday annually on the second Monday in March each year. Of course, the racing industry has taken account of the success of not only the event that occurred this year but also other iconic events that are held in the month of March, and, naturally, the significance of lining up with a public holiday in Melbourne, which is important in drawing support from Victorians, particularly within the racing industry.

Taking into account all those factors, the strong feedback from both TRSA and SAJC is that they want to go for the second Monday in March each year. Of course, this needs to blend in with the Australian national racing calendar. For a whole range of reasons, this will be good not only for racing but also for South Australia with respect to tourism. I am delighted that the Motorsport Board, the South Australian Jockey Club and Thoroughbred Racing SA will be working together to ensure that there is a coordinated marketing and promotional program to deliver maximum support and attendance at the Clipsal 500, the Adelaide Cup and the Magic Millions events to be conducted during March each year. We need to get behind these important events to ensure that they are a great success for South Australia.

South Australian Public holidays 2007 - 2012

Holiday	2007	2008	2009
New Year's Day	Mon 1 Jan	Tue 1 Jan	Thu 1 Jan
Australia Day	Fri 26 Jan	Mon 28 Jan	Mon 26 Jan
Adelaide Cup	Mon 12 Mar	Mon 10 Mar	Mon 9 Mar
Good Friday	Fri 6 Apr	Fri 21 Mar	Fri 10 Apr
The day after Good Friday	Sat 7 Apr	Sat 22 Mar	Sat 11 Apr
Easter Monday	Mon 9 Apr	Mon 24 Mar	Mon 13 Apr
Anzac Day	Wed 25 Apr	Fri 25 Apr	Sat 25 Apr
Queen's Birthday / Volunteer's Day	Mon 11 Jun	Mon 9 Jun	Mon 8 Jun
Labour Day	Mon 1 Oct	Mon 6 Oct	Mon 5 Oct
Christmas Day	Tue 25 Dec	Thu 25 Dec	Fri 25 Dec
Proclamation Day	Wed 26 Dec	Fri 26 Dec	Mon 28 Dec

 When Anzac Day falls on a Saturday, the public holiday is observed on that day and not transferred to the following Monday (Section 3A, Holidays Act 1910)

 On 14 February 2006 the Minister for Volunteers announced that the day for the recognition and celebration of the achievments of South Australia's volunteers will be held on the second Monday of June coinciding with the Queen's Birthday celebrations.

Holiday	2010	2011	2012
New Year's Day	Fri 1 Jan	Mon 3 Jan	Mon 2 Jan
Australia Day	Tue 26 Jan	Wed 26 Jan	Thu 26 Jan
Adelaide Cup	Mon 8 Mar	Mon 14 Mar	Mon 12 Mar
Good Friday	Fri 2 Apr	Fri 22 Apr	Fri 6 Apr
The day after Good Friday	Sat 3 Apr	Sat 23 Apr	Sat 7 Apr
Easter Monday	Mon 5 Apr	Mon 25 Apr	Mon 9 Apr
Anzac Day	Mon 26 Apr	Tues 26 Apr	Wed 25 Apr
Queen's Birthday / Volunteer's Day	Mon 14 Jun	Mon 13 Jun	Mon 11 Jun
Labour Day	Mon 4 Oct	Mon 3 Oct	Mon 1 Oct
Christmas Day	Mon 27 Dec	Mon 26 Dec	Tue 25 Dec
Proclamation Day	Tue 28 Dec	Tue 27 Dec	Wed 26 Dec

 Subject to formal proclamation (Section 5, Holidays Act 1910)

Changes to Public Holidays

Days fixed as public holidays may change in the following circumstances.

• The Public Holidays Act may fix another day in lieu when a public holiday is due on the weekend
• The Governor may proclaim a day in substitute for another, or an additional day