End of days

THE commemoration of Anzac Day is a wonderful tradition, a day each and every one should always remember.
Together with Australia Day, they are without doubt the two most important days on our nation’s calendar.
The same cannot be said for many of the other days designated as public holidays.
It is time the Queen’s Birthday, Melbourne Cup Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday were dumped.
In addition, Easter Saturday and Sunday, as well as Grand Final eve, should never be considered again when setting public holidays.
The aforementioned days should be replaced by an additional week of annual leave and a new public holiday that can be used to inspire and motivate our youth.
I am sure many people would choose a week’s annual leave over a mishmash of days spread throughout the year.
Workers could still remember the eight-hour day on Labour Day and followers of the Christian religion could still celebrate Christmas Day.
Australia Day, Anzac Day and New Year’s Day obviously must be retained.
Our new day should be added to celebrate the life of a great scientist such as Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, Stephen Hawking or Australia’s own Howard Florey.
Sean Gothe,
Belgrave.