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Victorian right to work from home, if passed

Takes effect July 1, 2027By WorkblissUpdated October 19, 2026

What’s happening

If Victoria's work-from-home bill passes after the election, employees of larger employers could request two work-from-home days a week from July 1, 2027, and employees of businesses with fewer than 15 staff from January 1, 2028.

What to do

Have a request process, cost policy and manager guidance ready in case the bill passes.

How Workbliss can help

Workbliss sessions on energy and healthy boundaries, plus manager training, help teams adjust to new working patterns.

Plan support for your teams

Source

hcamag.com. Checked October 19, 2026.

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