Flexible work broader than just working from home
A federal inquiry is examining a bill to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 to include the right to work from home. Concerns have been raised that broadening eligibility could lead to discrimination against people with disabilities. The inquiry is set to report back on August 27, with current statistics showing that about 36% of Australians work from home at least part-time.
- ▪Submissions have closed for a federal inquiry into a bill regarding the right to work from home.
- ▪About 36% of Australians currently work from home, with many doing so between one and four days a week.
- ▪Concerns have been expressed that expanding work from home rights could lead to discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 18:44:50 +0000 |
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Flexible work broader than just working from home, advocacy group saysABy Ahmed YussufTopic:Remote WorkingTue 26 May 2026 at 4:44amTue 26 May 2026 at 4:44amTue 26 May 2026 at 4:44amMore than a third of Australians work from home with about half of them doing so between one and four days a week. (Supplied: Unsplash/Annie Spratt)In short:Submissions have closed in a federal inquiry into a bill which looks to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 to include the right to work from home.Some disability groups fear broadening work from home eligibility could lead to people with disabilities facing discrimination.
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