Outcomes from the Kings Birthday Survey
Survey on Kings Birthday Public Holiday 2025 is currently at this stage
The Shire created an opportunity for residents in the the Shire of East Pilbara to participate and share their preferences for observing the King's Birthday Public Holiday in 2025. The 'Your Say East Pilbara' Survey on King's Birthday Public Holiday 2025 was opened on 19 October 2024 and closed on 17 November 2024. Results of the Survey were summarized and are now communicated to the community after a Council decision December 13th 2024 . This feedback response to the Shire's community reflects the Shire's commitment and alignment to the Shire's Community Engagement Policy.
The final outcomes of the Kings Birthday Survey were presented to Councillors at the Ordinary Council Meeting 13th December 2024.
The results of the survey were:
Of the 69 community respondents who participated in the On Line Survey on Kings Birthday Public Holiday 2025 from 19 October through to 17 November 2024:
- 52.1% of total respondents (36 people) agreed to moving the date for observing the Kings Birthday Public Holiday on 29 September 2025.
- 42% of total respondents (29 people) did not agree to moving the date for observing the Kings Birthday Public Holiday on Monday September 29 2025.
- 5.7% were undecided ( 4 people).
In regards to 52.1% agreeing to a suggested alternative date, 47.2% of respondents suggested the Kings Birthday Public Holiday be observed on Monday, 18 August 2025. Survey response comments gave the main reason for moving the date was to coincide with the Fortescue Festival weekend.
On further analysis of the 69 respondents feedback, the Shire population % vs participation %/ratios, and possible impact on those outside of Newman, the administration recommendation was that Council confirms its support for the retention of the declared Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (“the King’s Birthday Public Holiday”) as Monday, 29 September 2025.
Thus, at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 13th December 2024, the Council voted in favor of retaining the existing date of 29 September 2025 as the date to observer the Kings Birthday Holiday 2025.
The Council also agreed to conduct another community survey in 2025 to encourage greater participation and analysis of the Kings Birthday Holiday observation date proposed for 2026.
