Queensland premier rejects Gold Coast daylight saving push as border businesses struggle

Daylight saving began in Australia's southern states on Sunday, while Queensland remains on standard time, creating scheduling conflicts for businesses along the NSW-Queensland border. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has renewed his push for a separate time zone in southeast Queensland. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli rejected Tate's proposal, stating he is focused on uniting the state rather than dividing it. Border businesses in Tweed Heads and Coolangatta report difficulties managing bookings and client arrivals across the conflicting time zones. Queensland previously trialled daylight saving from 1989 to 1992 before voters rejected it in a state referendum. The issue resurfaces annually, particularly affecting the tourism and retail sectors along the Gold Coast.