Queen's birthday not an appropriate holiday for Australians (Sunday-Mail, 1/11/09)

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Currently, only Victorians have the Melbourne Cup Day holiday.

The Australian Republican Movement's David Donovan said he would back the change if it had enough support.

"We don't think the Queen's birthday is an appropriate holiday," he said.

"We really think it should be removed and given the Melbourne Cup Day is probably a festival for Australia and touches the heart of many Australians then it is probably a move we would support."
 

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