Sun sets on Queensland's daylight savings party

[supernova1965 (Warren)]

Originally Posted by Larryp

You don't say why it doesn't work

Because up here in mid summer the sun sets at 7pm to 7.30 already so with DLS it would be 8pm to 8.30 I think that is enough reason not to want it

[supernova1965 (Warren)]

Originally Posted by Rob_K

"The 1992 referendum on daylight saving was defeated with 54.5 per cent of voters rejecting the shift, despite 51 of the 89 seats voting in support of the change."

The 2007 A C Neilson poll saw 59% in favour of DST, 30% against, 11% neutral or ‘don’t know’ – total for all Qld. SEQ was heavily in favour 69/20, the rest of Qld 52/36 against. (Source: Premier’s Department, Qld.)

"Last year (2010), Ms Bligh sought the community view on daylight saving, acknowledging that the population of southeast Queensland had grown markedly since 1992. More than 74,000 Queenslanders voted through a community consultation process and of those, 64 per cent supported a daylight saving trial and 63 per cent supported a referendum." Another A C Neilson poll.

Quotes are from Brisbane Times.

I'd suggest you're only representing one Queensland view Warren. Even outside SEQ, there seems to be a big block of the population in favour, albeit in a minority.

Cheers -

well if SEQ wants it let them form their own state an we will be the state of FNQ

Originally Posted by steve000

How much time and money was wasted on the debate.... its like the gay debate, who cares what they do stop wasting money that needs to go elsewhere. Our country is not lined with gold, our income is not infinite. Stop debating useless topics and move on to better roads, health etc. I know its not that simple in many ways. Take a internet and mail in vote then go with majority and end of story, it takes like a week to do that.

We have had so many referendums over the years and all have said no to DLS that should be the end of it

[Suzy]

Originally Posted by Larryp

You don't say why it doesn't work

Try putting a child to bed when the sun is still up. Been there, done that. It was the bane of most parents.
And from further personal experience- I was never motivated to start dinner while the sun was still up so everyone went hungry until late. It pained me to admit that, I'm just too honest for my own good.

Good riddance to it I say.

[Larryp (Laurie)]

Originally Posted by Suzy

Try putting a child to bed when the sun is still up. Been there, done that. It was the bane of most parents.
And from further personal experience- I was never motivated to start dinner while the sun was still up so everyone went hungry until late. It pained me to admit that, I'm just too honest for my own good.

Good riddance to it I say.

I guess I'm the opposite,Suzy. I don't like waking up at 4.30 am because its daylight. Can't say I ever had problems with my kids going to bed at 8.30pm. Guess we all have different likes and dislikes-Cheers!

[Baddad (Marty)]

Hi Suzy, and everyone,

I can relate to nearly all the arguements, for and agin. Done the child thing as Suzy mentions. Lived in Brisbane, lived in Townsville.

I am kind of on the fence with this. However the people who have solar power installed will be happier with the extra daylight. LOL

Now I can feel the tomatoes being hurled my way.

Cheers

[Suzy]

Originally Posted by Larryp

I guess I'm the opposite,Suzy. I don't like waking up at 4.30 am because its daylight. Can't say I ever had problems with my kids going to bed at 8.30pm. Guess we all have different likes and dislikes-Cheers!

7.30pm for the littlies.
But you're right too- we can't all have the same requirements and likes. And this topic will always raise a heated debate because of it. From what I remember and my experience, I think it was the parents with kids that had the biggest problem with it.

Marty, with the price I paid for tomatoes a couple of weeks ago, you'll keep.

For me, I would like the sun to come up around 5 and disappear around 6.
Edit: Wait.. 5 is too generous, 6am is better!
Tho to me it matters not, I sleep right thru the sun.

[pgc hunter]

Originally Posted by acropolite

I'm with Terry, I fail to see why you guys enjoy seeing daylight at 4:30AM and the welcome a plunge in to darkness just after 6:30PM, I'd much rather see an extra couple of hours tacked on to enjoy later in the day as we do in Tassie, perfect time to go for a bike ride, sailing, fishing, mow the lawns or dig in the garden.

Perhaps Campbell Newman will fix it, after all he's a good ole Tassie Boy, all that's needed is some financial incentive. (did I mention I'm glad he's up there and not here!! )

Originally Posted by scagman

I also agree with Terry, having the extra 1hr after work to do stuff outside is great.

Why do Q'landers not want daylight savings?

Gentlemen, my name is not Terry

Originally Posted by Baddad

Hi Suzy, and everyone,http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/....es/happy19.gif

I am kind of on the fence with this. However the people who have solar power installed will be happier with the extra daylight. LOL

Cheers

There is no extra daylight with daylight savings. Rather it's a shift in the daylight hours.

[pgc hunter]

Originally Posted by Suzy

Try putting a child to bed when the sun is still up. Been there, done that. It was the bane of most parents.
And from further personal experience- I was never motivated to start dinner while the sun was still up so everyone went hungry until late. It pained me to admit that, I'm just too honest for my own good.

Good riddance to it I say.

Lol when I was little I used to argue with my parents about it at bedtime .... "But mum, IT IS NOT NIGHT"!

[Suzy]

I rest my case.
Wooops, wonderful accidental pun use there (rest).

[pgc hunter]

Originally Posted by suzy

i rest my case.
Wooops, wonderful accidental pun use there (rest). :d

ah being a child, being sent to bed when it's NOT NIGHT lol

[scagman (John)]

Sorry Sab, I didn't bother to go back and see who posted the orignial, I just went off Phil's post.

Originally Posted by pgc hunter

Gentlemen, my name is not Terry