After weeks of little to no discussion on the issue, it seems the Victorian government will make working from home a legal right after all.
Premier Ben Carroll took to social media on Monday afternoon, September 7th to confirm legislation on the matter would be voted on in state parliament this week.
“Work-from-Home works – that’s the message I’ve heard loud and clear,” he said.
“But these laws need to work for business too.
“Because the reality is, if it’s not practical for employers, the laws won’t last.
“So I’ve made some sensible amendments to these laws, to make them practical and affordable for businesses while preserving the right for workers.”
Efforts to legislate the right to work from home were first proposed by Bendigo East MP and then-Premier Jacinta Allan in August 2025.
The laws aim to give workers in relevant industries the legal protection to perform their job remotely at least two days per week.
That move hasn’t been without backlash, with the Business Council of Australia and several key industry groups arguing the move will “threaten jobs, discourage investment and add costs Victoria cannot afford.”
But those claims are being dismissed by the new Premier.
“Work-from-Home attracts the best talent to Victoria, and it gets women back into the workforce,” Ben Carroll said on social media.
At this stage, it’s unknown when the legislation would take effect.
More information on how the proposed laws would be enforced is available via the Solicitor’s Office.
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