Victoria’s historic work from home laws have unexpectedly stalled. Will they survive?

Labor was set to pass its bill enshrining the right to WFH before November state election but now the Australian-first legislation will face an inquiryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian-first laws that guarantee the right to work from home two days a week are unlikely to pass Victorian parliament before the November state election, with the Coalition and crossbench teaming up to refer the bill to an inquiry.The laws were first announced in 2025 by the then premier Jacinta Allan in a bid to capitalise on the backlash to the federal Coalition’s plan to force public servants back into the office full-time, which contributed to the opposition’s election loss. Continue reading...