It's the age old debate...should Queensland join the rest of the East Coast and adopt daylight saving?

Despite a recent survey showing more than HALF the population wants it, both the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington, have vowed NOT to introduce it, or even hold a referendum on it.

But business and industry groups aren't giving  up on it - they say bringing in daylight saving will actually help the economy and boost local industry.

Head of Australian Industry Group, QLD, Shane Rodgers, says it's a necessary move.

It's the age old debate...should Queensland join the rest of the East Coast and adopt daylight saving?
Despite a recent survey showing more than HALF the population wants it, both the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington, have vowed NOT to introduce it, or even hold a referendum on it.
But business and industry groups aren't giving&nbsp; up on it - they say bringing in daylight saving will actually help the economy and boost local industry.
Head of Australian Industry Group, QLD, Shane Rodgers, says it's a necessary move.

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