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The conversation then shifts to the contentious topic of enshrining the right to work from home into law, a proposal put forward by Julia Gillard’s successor, Julia Gillard. Littleproud expresses cautious support but highlights the importance of preserving flexibility for employers and employees.
He warns that government mandates could meddle excessively in small business decisions, potentially creating unintended burdens. Littleproud advocates for a common-sense approach, where work-from-home arrangements are negotiated privately between employers and staff, without heavy-handed government interference.