Month: September 2026

In a major legal shift designed to protect workers and stop systemic secrecy, Victoria’s Restricting Non-disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Act 2025 came into force on 1 July 2026. The landmark legislation restricts the standard practice of using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to cover up workplace sexual harassment claims. Under the new law, employers can …

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According to Australia Bureau of Statistics in 2024, 20% of the nation’s workers have agreed to a non-compete clause in their employment contracts. Additionally, 50% of businesses have some sort of restraint clause in their contracts. This restricts employee job mobility and potential wage increases. The Albanese Government has announced that if it is re-elected …

Restraint of Trade: The Federal Government proposed Ban of Non-Compete Clauses Read More »