Daylight savings

Daylight savings

Confused cows and more time after work: the pros and cons of daylight savings. At 2am on Sunday the clocks roll forward an hour in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the ACT. So why aren’t Queensland, WA and the NT onboard?

Pros of daylight savings:

1. Longer evenings mean more time for outdoor activities after work.

2. Energy savings due to reduced need for artificial lighting in the evenings.

3. Boosts retail sales as people are more likely to shop after work when it is still light outside.

Cons of daylight savings:

1. Disruption to sleep patterns can lead to increased fatigue and decreased productivity.

2. Confusion for those in states or territories that do not observe daylight savings time.

3. Negative impact on agriculture, as animals may struggle to adjust to the time change.