Victoria proposes remote work law amid concerns over legal challenges
Victoria’s government proposed a law on June 20, 2026, granting employees the right to work from home two days a week. Business groups expressed concern that the law may conflict with federal regulations, potentially facing High Court challenges. Legal experts argue that framing workplace arrangements as human rights could undermine established protections against discrimination.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 19:20 UTC
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