Monday, 2 October 2006 Labour Day Today is a public holiday in NSW - Labour Day . This holiday varies across the country. Labour Day in Australia In Australia , the Labour Day public holiday is fixed by the various states and territories ’ governments, and so varies considerably. It is the first Monday in October in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and South Australia . In both Victoria and Tasmania , it is the second Monday in March (though the latter calls it Eight Hours Day). In Western Australia , Labour Day is the first Monday in March. In both Queensland and the Northern Territory , it is the first Monday in May. I’ve let Moira celebrate her labour day and I have made her many cups of tea. [listening to: Andy, You’re a Star - The Killers ] 3:30:20 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! • Family © Copyright 2006 Frank Arrigo. A Geek Microsoft Blogger Last update: 7/11/2006; 9:06:49 PM.