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Victoria WFH bill: Premier Carroll considers SME exemption

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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Victorian Premier Ben Carroll speaks to media at a press conference at Treasury Place in Melbourne, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Image: AAP Image/James Ross

New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll will reportedly consider amendments to planned working from home laws, including targeted exemptions for small businesses, as employer groups call for private sector support.

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) reports Caroll, who succeeded Jacinta Allan as premier after her resignation last week, will restart consultation with business groups about the contentious WFH plan.

The bill would enshrine a right for employees to work from home two days a week, where reasonable. It currently contains no carve-out for small businesses.

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