Property Council Victorian Executive Director Cath Evans said the decision was a positive step that recognised the need to get the legislation right before it takes effect.
“We welcome the decision to delay implementation of the Work from Home legislation and not progress the Bill to the Upper House,” she said.
“Victoria’s peak business groups have been calling for the withdrawal of the Bill, or in the alternative, amendments for employers to manage their workplaces in accordance with their operational and business requirements.”
The amendments cover a range of issues facing businesses, including OH&S requirements, clarity around home-office costs and provisions that relate to the ability to manage workplace operational issues.
Ms Evans said the focus would now turn to working constructively with Government on the final amendments.
“The delay is welcome, but this is not the end of the process. Victorians already have access to flexible working arrangements under the existing Federal workplace relations framework, which is why additional state-based regulation is simply not necessary.
“Victoria needs policy settings that support business confidence, investment and productivity – not additional regulation that creates unnecessary complexity and uncertainty for employers.”
