With Victoria’s proposed working from home reforms now announced, employers face a new layer of complexity in managing flexible work. Our practical webinar will unpack what the proposed changes mean for your business and the steps you should be taking now to prepare.

From September 2026, proposed legislation is set to introduce a formal right for eligible employees to work from home two days a week where reasonable, raising critical questions for businesses across all sectors. 

What does this right actually mean in practice? What are your obligations as an employer (including to pay for equipment)? How should you respond to requests compliantly and confidently? And how is the Victorian Chamber advocating to Government on behalf of business? 

This webinar will help answer these questions and outline the business perspective on the proposed changes, including the Victorian Chamber’s advocacy to date and into the future. 

What you’ll learn

In this session, our experts will help you:

• Understand what the proposed two-day work-from-home ‘right’ involves
• Clarify what employers must do when managing requests
• Identify when and how requests can be refused
• Navigate responsibilities around equipment, costs and workplace setup
• Reduce risk by strengthening your processes and documentation

You’ll also hear directly from our Policy and Advocacy team, who will outline the Victorian Chamber’s advocacy with Government, including what we are calling for on behalf of business and what these proposals could mean as they evolve. 

This is not to be missed for business owners and decision-makers, HR professionals and people leaders, and anyone responsible for workplace policies or employee relations.