The Queensland government say local councils across the state have until close of business Friday to advise if they want to change the date of their show day holiday this year.
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With the pandemic closing shows across Queensland this year, Cloncurry Shire Council along with Mackay, Gold Coast, Logan, Rockhampton, Livingston and Weipa councils have taken the opportunity to move their Show Holiday to Friday August 14, in an effort boost local tourism numbers.
The moves come after the Palaszczuk Government shifted the Brisbane Ekka Show Holiday from People's Day on Wednesday August 12, to create the People's Long Weekend on Friday August 14.
Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said regional councils have until the end of Friday to inform the Government of their preference for the public holiday.
"We've already received a lot of feedback from councils about changing their Show Holidays," she said.
"And as a government we have been more than happy to approve these requests.
"By moving the Show Holiday to a long weekend, it will no doubt give locals the chance for a mini-break and our tourism industry a much-needed boost.
"We're urging families to take advantage of the change - get out of the house and support local businesses now that intrastate travel is unrestricted.
Ms Grace said in some instances councils had decided to maintain their current show holiday.
These include Carpentaria and Mount Isa, the latter which remains Friday June 19.
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