Victoria’s plan to make WFH a legal right

August 5, 2025Hosted by: Harry Sekulich and Emma GillespieProduced by: Orla Maher

Working from home at least two days a week could become a legal right in Victoria.

The state government has laid out plans to make it an entitlement to public and private sector workers.

Premier Jacinta Allan said it could boost business productivity and help workers with caring responsibilities, but some critics have questioned how it would work, including whether it would even be lawful in Australia.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll take you through Victoria’s working from home push, the reasons behind it, and why the debate is here to stay.

Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher

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