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Working from home should be a right, not a reward

Working from home should be a right, not a reward
Phys.org Tuesday 18 August 2026, 20:20 UTC 1 min read
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The Australian state of Victoria was due to enforce a legal right to work from home starting in September 2026. But just weeks away from its implementation, the new premier, Ben Carroll, announced a year's delay in response to fierce business opposition.

The Australian state of Victoria was due to enforce a legal right to work from home starting in September 2026. But just weeks away from its implementation, the new premier, Ben Carroll, announced a year's delay in response to fierce business opposition.
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