Extra public holiday for NSW under consideration as Anzac Day falls on weekend, premier says

State government in talks with RSL to ensure the creation of long weekend doesn’t detract from national day of remembrance

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A late attempt to add a public holiday to create an Anzac Day long weekend, falling into line with Western Australia and the ACT, is being considered by the New South Wales government.

The premier, Chris Minns, on Thursday said his government is in talks to create a new public holiday, accounting for Anzac Day falling on a Saturday.