New laws overhauling Western Australia’s public holiday schedule have officially passed parliament, introducing two new days off while shifting three existing dates from 2028.

Press PLAY to hear Daniel Kiely discuss the economic impact of WA’s new public holidays

Daniel Kiely, Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA chief economist, told 6PR Breakfast hosts Millsy and Karl that the two additional holidays could cost local businesses upwards of $115 million annually.

“That’s a massive impact on businesses particularly when they’re already doing it tough at the moment with high inflation and high cost pressures”, Kiely said.

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