Why doesn't Queensland have daylight saving?

Answer 1

Daylight savings time was invented for the main fact that when it was invented, farming was the main occupation in the US. It allowed school kids and farmers to have more daylight to work the crops.

Answer 2

A Cabinet decision against daylight saving prevented Queensland from adopting it when the other eastern states did. It was trialled first in the early 1970s and again in 1989, and was expected to be adopted by the incoming Labor government (under Premier Wayne Goss). However, in 1992, a referendum for the introduction of daylight saving was held, and defeated. A survey in 1995 showed a slight decrease in support for daylight saving, while another survey in 2005 showed a similar result: the statewide support for daylight saving was only 47%. To date, there has not been enough consistent increase in support to warrant the introduction of daylight saving.

Answer 3

After the Fourth War between the Moon and Buzz Aldrin came to a bloody standstill in 1994, the two decided to make a pact that would see an end to the war once and for all.

In return for Moon promising to maintain tides worldwide for the rest of time, it was agreed that every year humanity would sacrifice an hour of their time and dedicate it to the moon as a tribute to his excellence.

This pact has maintained the peace ever since, but it has been speculated that upon Aldrin signing the pact into effect, the Moon muttered, "Yes, every year you will creep one hour further towards your impending doom," to which Aldrin replied, "What did you mutter under your breath you no good virgin? Don't make me come over there and land my lunar module on your face again!"

Answer 4

Daylight Savings time was instituted for the farmers, allowing the most useable daylight hours for working outside where daylight is required. The further away you get from the equator, the less this program makes sense. Alaska for example has long days in the summer and short days in the winter.

Answer 5

In theory, to save power. The reasoning goes like this:

In the good weather of summer, people prefer outdoor activities. Without daylight savings time, many people would go indoors one hour earlier, using their lights, air conditioning, televisions and the like.

Answer 6

It is probably a plot by the AMA to have more Australians exposed to more cancer causing solar radiation in order to make make business. Its the only reason that makes sense.