This FAQ outlines the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026 which was introduced into the Victorian Parliament on 16 June 2026.

• The Bill has passed its first reading and is currently at the second reading stage in the Legislative Assembly.
• It has not yet passed Parliament and is not currently law.
• The information in this FAQ explains how the proposed legislation would operate if passed in its present form.

The Bill may be amended before it becomes law, so employers should not treat the current wording as final

What employers need to know

·         The Bill has not passed Parliament and is not currently law.

·         It would not give every employee an automatic right to choose two days at home.

·         If passed in its present form, the proposed general commencement date would be 1 September 2026. Employers with fewer than 15 employees would not be covered until 1 July 2027.

This information is current as 16 June 2026