Victorian Premier Delays WFH Laws
- On Tuesday, Premier Ben Carroll announced a 10-month delay to Victoria's proposed work-from-home law, pushing the start date to July 1, 2027, as part of a "reset with the business community."
- Major business groups on Monday warned the legislation posed a "profound risk" to the state's economy, spurring the government's concession. The Victorian Chamber chief executive Sally Curtain welcomed the delay as necessary.
- Proposed amendments include capping "reasonable costs" an employer must pay at $1000 and limiting the right to employees based in Victoria. Former premier Jacinta Allan first outlined two-day remote work protections last year.
- Although the bill was expected to pass the upper house last Thursday, the government delayed its passage. Carroll promised the legislation will still pass before the November state election despite concerns from the Australian Industry Group.
- Labor's concession reflects Carroll's effort to be a more pro-business premier, signaling a shift from predecessor Allan's approach. Business groups have not ruled out a potential High Court challenge if the law ultimately passes.
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Logitech ANZ Managing Director Damian Lepore has urged Victorian businesses to use the delay to the state’s proposed work-from-home laws as a planning window rather than a reprieve, warning that hybrid working is already becoming the default for Australia’s white-collar workforce. The Victorian Government recently decided to push back the proposed work-from-home legislation to July 2027, giving employers additional time to prepare for changes to…
Victorian premier delays WFH laws
Save (0) Please login to bookmarkClose Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has delayed a new law that would allow employees to work from home two days a week and make employers cover the reasonable costs of the arrangement after pushback from business. Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.Already a subscriber? Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Los…
World-First Work From Home Laws Delayed After Business Outcry
The Australian state of Victoria has postponed world-leading working from home laws less than a month before they were due to start, following fierce opposition from business groups and calls for more consultation.
Victorian Premier Delays Work-From-Home Laws Until After Election
New Victorian Labor Premier Ben Carroll will delay controversial work-from-home legislation until after the state election. Carroll revealed he held a conversation with Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Sally Curtain and Australian Industry Group’s Victoria head, Tim Piper, to inform them of the delay until July 2027. The legislation would have provided eligible full-time employees with the statutory right to work from home up to …
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