Plans are already in the works for a public celebration in Sydney if the Matildas lift the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flagged the idea of a public holiday should they win the tournament - though the actual decision will be left up to the states.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns supports the idea, and has even put forward the idea of a "ticker tape parade" through the CBD.
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https://omny.fm/shows/ben-fordham-full-show/no-public-holiday-chris-minns-reveals-plan-if-mati/embed"If the Matildas win the semi-final and then win the World Cup final, then yes we will pursue a public holiday in NSW, not just to celebrate the victory but also to have a massive civic celebration and allow the Matildas to celebrate with the people of Sydney what will be an amazing, like, life-changing and unbelievable event in the state's history," Minns told 2GB's Ben Fordham this morning.
He said the government was currently working on "contingency plans" for that eventuality.
Any celebration would be held within a week of the victory, Minns said, but not the Monday after.
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The Matildas play England on Wednesday night in a semi-final before the big game on Sunday.
Spain will play Sweden tomorrow evening in the other semi-final.
Despite political enthusiasm for the idea and the vast following the Matildas have accumulated during their run through the tournament, some opposition to the idea of a public holiday has come from the business sector, who claim they can't afford the expense.
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Minns, however, said a major celebration could trigger an "economic explosion" for the Sydney CBD.
"If we did do it in Sydney for a big public holiday, and a massive ticker tape parade, can you imagine the kind of energy and economic excitement," he said.
The state government is currently talking with Football Australia about the best date for a potential celebration, taking into account the Matildas' players ongoing commitments.
