Victoria shelves work-from-home law vote until after election
The Victorian government will not recall Parliament to debate its work-from-home law before the November 28 election.
Victoria's proposed law would give workers a legal right to work from home two days a week. The bill passed the lower house but was sent to a parliamentary inquiry last week.
The inquiry delays debate until October 20. One sitting week remains before the November 28 election.
The Cabinet has formally decided not to call an extra sitting to vote before polling day. Business groups, which heavily opposed the measure, celebrated the delay.
The Australian Industry Group's Victorian head Tim Piper called it a significant victory, saying the legislation was political theatre rather than genuine workplace reform. The bill is not officially dead, but its future now depends on the election result and whether a new government chooses to pursue it.
- Two days per week
- Work-from-home days
- November 28
- Election date
- October 20
- Committee report date
- January 1, 2028
- Proposed start for small businesses
Why it mattersWorkers waiting for legal protections around remote work will not see Parliament vote on the bill before the election.
AustraliaVictorian workers seeking legislated right to work from home will see the vote delayed indefinitely, with no guarantee of action after the election.
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