Wednesday, 10 September 2025

 Dylan WIGHT (Tarneit) (09:53): The Allan Labor government is committed to making work fairer and more flexible for every Victorian. Over the past decade Victoria’s economy has grown faster than any other state and is now 31 per cent larger than when Labor took government in 2014. Since June 2020 alone more than 113,000 new businesses have been created, an increase of 18 per cent – the largest growth of any state in the nation. The Allan Labor government’s working from home consultation broke state records, with more than 18,400 Victorians already having had their say.

Not everyone has the option of working from home, but everyone benefits from a stronger, more productive economy. Over 14,000 Tarneit families stand to benefit from this reform. They are the ones who live the stress of endless commutes and the constant balancing act between their jobs and their caring responsibilities. This policy will put their wellbeing first. Giving people the choice to work from home means more time with family, less time in traffic and greater flexibility to support our local schools, businesses and community life. We know that those flexible working arrangements are paramount to Victorian workers and to Victorian businesses, and we will support the continued right for people to work from home.