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Australia National Holidays 2010, 2011, 2012
The Commonwealth of Australia is a country in the southern hemisphere comprising the mainland of the world's smallest continent, the major island of Tasmania, and a number of other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The neighbouring countries are Indonesia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia to the north-east, and New Zealand to the south-east.
Canberra - the capital. Largest city - Sydney.
The Economy of Australia is a prosperous, Western-style market economy dominated by its services sector (68% of GDP), though the agricultural and mining sectors (4.7% of GDP combined) account for 65% of its exports. Rich in natural resources, Australia is a major exporter of agricultural products, particularly grains and wool, and minerals, including various metals, coal, and natural gas.
Human Development Index 2007/2008 rankings for Australia is 0.962, (3rd, very high) in High Human Development countries. Currency - Australian Dollar ($A or A$, AU$ or $AU, AUD). Fiscal year - 1 July - 30 June. Inflation (CPI) - 2.1% (2007). Gini index - 35.2. Main industries - mining, industrial and transportation equipment, food processing, chemicals, steel. Public debt - $585.1 billion (2006).
"Business Day" refers to Monday through Friday (Weekend: Saturday and Sunday).
| | Australia TOP events in 2010: |
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| Darling Harbour Jazz & Blues Festival - May 21-23, 2010 |
| Paniyiri Greek Festival - May 21-23, 2010 |
| Rugby League State of Origin - First Game - May 26, 2010 |
| St Kilda Film Festival - May 25-30, 2010 |
| Port Douglas Carnivale - May 20-30, 2010 |
| Good Food & Wine Show - June 4-6, 2010 |
| Sydney Film Festival - June 2-14, 2010 |
Moreton Bay Family Fishing Challenge - June 11-14, 2010
Rugby League State of Origin - Second Game - June 16, 2010 |
| Mackay Regional Show - June 22-24, 2010 |
| Australian Business Events Expo - July 22-23, 2010 |
| Holiday | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| New Year's Day | January 1 (Fri) | January 1 (Sat) | January 1 (Sun) |
Australia Day National Day | January 26 (Tue) | January 26 (Wed) | January 26 (Thu) |
Good Friday Catholic or protestant The Friday before Easter Sunday | April 2 (Fri) | April 22 (Fri) | April 6 (Fri) |
Easter Saturday Day before Easter | April 3 (Sat) | April 23 (Sat) | April 7 (Sat) |
Easter Monday Catholic or protestant The day after Easter Sunday | April 5 (Mon) | April 25 (Mon) | April 9 (Mon) |
| Anzac Day | April 25 (Tue) | April 26 (Tue) | April 25 (Wed) |
Queen's Birthday * 2nd Monday in June | June 14 (Mon) | June 13 (Mon) | June 11 (Mon) |
| Melbourne Cup Day | November 2 (Tue) | November 1 (Tue) | November 6 (Tue) |
| Remembrance Day | November 11 (Thu) | November 11 (Fri) | November 11 (Sun) |
Christmas Day Catholic or protestant | December 25 (Sat) | December 25 (Sun) | December 25 (Tue) |
| Boxing Day/Family Day | December 26 (Sun) | December 26 (Mon) | December 26 (Wed) |
| Chrismas will be observed | December 27 (Mon) | December 27 (Tue) | |
| New Year's Eve | December 31 (Fri) | December 31 (Sat) | December 31 (Mon) |
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