Speaking to The Daily Aus, Albanese was asked to consider his promise to introduce a public holiday should the Socceroos win the Men's World Cup in 2022.
Reflecting on this in relation to the Women's World Cup, he told the publication that Premiers will "race to declare" such a holiday. "It’s up to each state and territory to designate public holidays," he told the publication. "But rest assured – should the Matildas win the World Cup on home soil I reckon there will be a race by Premiers to declare a public holiday."
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