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In August, Premier Jacinta Allan announced plans to legislate the right to work from home at Labor’s state conference.

Victoria’s work from home plan will drive away jobs, big business warns

Victoria’s biggest employers argue the policy could exacerbate “existing economic challenges” and risk driving jobs across state borders.

  • Annika Smethurst

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Most office workers now dream of weeks in which they can choose to come into an office as and when they please.

Qld Health tells staff to ‘hot desk’ in $50m budget-saving move

The shift is aimed at making “smarter use” of existing space at its three Brisbane offices, amid an increase in flexible working arrangements.

  • Matt Dennien
“Ageless workers” are filing into the nation’s workforce.

Not the retiring type: the men who won’t stop working

Australians can access the age pension from 67. But new research shows a growing number of people want to stay in the workforce much longer.

  • Shane Wright
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Treasurer Jaclyn Symes have opened consultation on the government’s proposed work from home laws.

Allan flags possible work-from-home carve-out for small businesses

The Victorian government has launched an online survey to gauge public attitudes towards working from home.

  • Chip Le Grand
Flexible working has become a part of everyday life.

Working in the office drives me crazy. The only thing worse is working from home

In a chaotic world, the instinct to find shelter and isolate in our homes can be strong. But it’s a mistake to hide away.

  • Rosie Beaumont
Premier Jacinta Allan has proposed to enshrine the out-of-office work arrangements as a right.

High Court battle looms for state Labor’s work-from-home push

The Victorian government may not be able to legally enforce a right to work from home. It could try to legislate for one anyway.

  • Daniella White
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Real estate sales agent Domenico Santaguida works at least 65 hours a week.

Australians are working more hours, and it might be hurting our living standards

Australian workers are choosing to upgrade their lifestyles – buy fancier coffee and take more expensive holidays – rather than shortening their workdays.

  • Millie Muroi
The new lobby at 55 Collins Street has replaced the ANZ’s old bank branch.

Foyer fights: How top-tier towers are trying to get you back – or keep you – in the office

Towers are getting million-dollar facelifts as landlords focus efforts on keeping tenants and their workers.

  • Simon Johanson
The Productivity Commission found work from home is unlikely to be a cause for stagnating growth.

Working from home – sometimes – found to be good for the economy

Working from home was widespread during the pandemic - and the Productivity Commission found it is not to blame for Australia’s stagnating economic growth.

  • Olivia Ireland
The desire for views in the best buildings has tightened supply and raised rents.

What’s the view at the top of a glitzy office tower really worth?

Companies are paying tall premiums for expansive views at the top of Sydney and Melbourne’s glistening high-rise office towers as they battle to attract stay-at-home staff.

  • Simon Johanson

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