Albanese responds to Olympic public holiday rumours

Anthony Albanese has hosed down rumours of a new public holiday to celebrate Australia’s historic gold medal tally at the Paris Olympics. Australia’s Olympians have won the country a record 41 medals so far, including 18 golds, 12 silver and 11 bronze. The previous gold medal record was 17. Prime Minister told Sunrise on Thursday it was “a fantastic achievement” Australia’s competitors “have brought joy, excitement and pride to every Australian.” But it was not enough to get a public holiday over the line. Host Matt Shirvington, a former Olympian himself, asked: “A national public holiday, is that on the cards? Could this be the new date for Australia Day?” “I think your days off are ones to negotiate with your management,” the Prime Minister responded. Though, Mr Albanese did spare a thought for the Australians tuning in to the Olympics at all hours of the night.