Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also spruiked a possible public holiday, but the Liberal and Nationals leaders say the economic cost would be too great.
The Matildas made Australian sporting history on Saturday night by defeating France in the World Cup quarter-finals.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flagged the possibility of a national day off in recognition of the victory.
“It has been extraordinary the way that they’ve carried themselves not just on the field during a game but afterwards as well.”The prime minister will discuss the matter with state and territory leaders when they meet for national cabinet in Brisbane on Wednesday. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has rejected the idea of a public holiday, calling the idea an ‘ego trip’ for Anthony Albanese.On Tuesday, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton also slammed a proposed public holiday, instead announcing a multi-million dollar boost to sports infrastructure if the Coalition wins the next election.
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