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Australian state launches bid to enshrine WFH in law for 2 days a week

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 4 Aug 2025, 5:42pm
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan is pushing to guarantee two remote work days per week in a new state labour law. Photo / Getty Images
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan is pushing to guarantee two remote work days per week in a new state labour law. Photo / Getty Images

Australian state launches bid to enshrine WFH in law for 2 days a week

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 4 Aug 2025, 5:42pm

The Premier of the Australian state of Victoria has announced plans to enshrine working from home into law.

Under Jacinta Allan’s plan, workers would be entitled to work from home at least two days per week - if the role allows for it.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says business groups have since hit out at this move - and claimed this would decimate CBD spending.

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