Victorian Premier Delays Work-From-Home Laws Until After Election

Victorian Labor Premier Ben Carroll has postponed controversial work-from-home legislation until after the state election, announcing the delay until July 2027. The legislation originally planned to grant eligible full-time employees the statutory right to work from home up to two days a week starting September 2026. Carroll confirmed the revised implementation date with key business leaders.

• Victorian Premier Ben Carroll delays controversial work-from-home legislation.
• The new legislation will now take effect in July 2027, not September 2026.
• Eligible full-time employees were set to gain the right to work from home up to two days a week.
• Premier Carroll informed the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO and Australian Industry Group’s Victoria head of the delay.