2009, Western Australia - "Daylight Saving Information" and "Daylight Saving Referendum information", Government of Western Australia
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Western Australia Daylight Saving Information
Daylight Saving Information
Daylight saving was introduced in Western Australia for a three-year trial period starting December 2006. The three-year trial gives Western Australians an opportunity to “try before they buy”. A referendum will be held in 2009 to decide whether it should become permanent.
Daylight saving starts at 2am Western Standard Time on the last Sunday in October, and ends at 2am Western Standard Time (3am summer time) on the last Sunday in March the following year.
Third Trial Period Dates 2008/2009
Starts:
26 October 2008 ..... Set clocks forward one hour
Ends:
29 March 2009 ..... Set clocks back one hour
Note: Daylight saving in Victoria, Tasmania, ACT, New South Wales and South Australia starts the first Sunday of October and ends the first Sunday in April the following year.
Daylight Saving Referendum information
When is it?
Saturday 16th May, 2009. Polling is open from 8am to 6pm.
Who has to vote?
Voting is compulsory for all registered voters. April 17th is the last day to update your enrolment details or enrol to vote.
What is the referendum question?
"Are you in favour of daylight saving being introduced in Western Australia by standard time in the State being advanced one hour from the last Sunday in October 2009 until the last Sunday in March 2010 and in similar fashion for each following year?"
Answer:
"Yes" or "No".
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