What’s Coming Up / Australia & NZ
Ban on non-compete clauses for most workers
What’s happening
The draft Competition and Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Banning Unfair Non-Competes) Bill 2026 would ban non-competes for employees earning at or below the A$190,100 high income threshold, and co-worker non-solicitation clauses for all employees. It would also treat no-poach and wage-fixing deals between businesses as cartel conduct. Consultation closed October 2, 2026, and a 6-month transition would apply.
What to do
Review employment contract templates and restraint clauses now, and avoid unnecessary contract variations during the transition period.
Source
hsfkramer.com. Checked October 19, 2026.