Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill 2025

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

1. Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Senate

   First Reading
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2. Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Senate

   Second Reading

   Senator Nick McKim introduced a private senator's bill to create a statutory right for employees to ask to work remotely for a maximum of two days each week. The proposal aims to expand flexible work arrangements beyond current limitations, arguing that such measures would improve productivity, support workforce participation, and assist workers with care responsibilities. McKim contended that the government had failed to deliver sufficient industrial relations reforms and urged support for the legislation to modernise workplace laws. The debate was adjourned after McKim sought leave to continue his remarks at a later time.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned after leave was granted for McKim to continue remarks later.

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