Work from home
The Victorian Government has introduced a new Bill which would give eligible Victorian employees a statutory right to work from home where reasonable. The proposed law, the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026, is currently before the Victorian Parliament and is not yet in force.
We are monitoring the Bill’s progress and will provide further information if the Bill is passed.
Proposed right to work from home
The Victorian Government introduced the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026 on 16 June 2026.
If passed, the Bill would give eligible Victorian employees the right to work from home two days per week where it is reasonable to do so (or pro rata for part-time and regular casual employees). The Bill would also establish a process for employees to request to work from home and for employers to respond to those requests.
The Bill is expected to commence on:
- 1 September 2026 for workplaces with 15 employees or more; and
- 1 July 2027 for workplaces with fewer than 15 employees.
As the Bill is currently before Parliament, its provisions may change during the legislative process.
Further information and resources
For further information about the Bill and the proposed right to work from home, see:
We will update this page with further information and guidance if the Bill is passed.
