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“Fatal blow”: Vote on Victoria’s WFH laws pushed to after November election

David Adams — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:20:18 +0000

The Australian Industry Group says the latest government decision effectively marks the end of the line for the controversial legislation.

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Businesses win major concessions as Victoria’s work from home laws set to pass

Allanah Sciberras — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:49:57 +0000

Small Victorian employers will be given more time to prepare for the state's work from home laws.

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Businesses call to scrap Victoria’s WFH plan after consultation stalls

David Adams — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:35:26 +0000

Renewed negotiations over Victoria's proposed work from home laws failed to win over employer groups, which say the plan should be scrapped.

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Labor’s non-compete crackdown has arrived, with plans to keep restrictions for high-earners only

David Adams — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:29:25 +0000

Non-compete clauses for workers earning under $190,100 a year will be banned under draft legislation to be released on Monday.

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FWC backs model WFH term in office-workers’ award

David Adams — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:04:27 +0000

The Fair Work Commission has supported a new right for office workers under the Clerks Award to request work from home, while ruling out a "major regulatory intervention".

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Fair Work Commission cracks down on dodgy generative AI cases

David Adams — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:28:10 +0000

The Australian workplace regulator has published new guidance as it contends with an influx of claims created with the help of AI tools.

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Food delivery workers are getting new minimum hourly pay rules

Alex Veen — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:14:49 +0000

Thousands of Australian food delivery workers will receive new minimum pay rates and workplace protections from August 17 under a landmark Fair Work Commission order.

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VIC Premier Ben Carroll delays controversial work from home policy

David Adams — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:21:48 +0000

New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to delay the state's landmark work from home reforms to July 1 next year, allowing further consultation over the divisive policy.

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Victoria WFH bill: Premier Carroll considers SME exemption

David Adams — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:17:58 +0000

New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll will reportedly consider amendments to planned working-from-home laws, including targeted carveouts for small businesses.

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Fears new Fair Work Court plan won’t make dispute resolution easier or cheaper

David Adams — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:53:26 +0000

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's announcement of a new, dedicated dispute resolution forum has left some business groups concerned over cost and complexity.

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