Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the importance of work-life balance, stating, "Just as people don't get paid 24 hours a day, they don't have to work for 24 hours a day." This highlights the government’s commitment to protecting employees' mental health.
The government intends these changes to improve productivity and employee well-being. "For many Australians, I think they're getting frustrated that they're expected to be on their phones, their emails, all of that, for 24 hours a day," Albanese said.
Trade and business groups have expressed concerns regarding the implementation of these laws, with Andrew McKellar of the Australian Chamber of Commerce commenting that the changes were made without adequate consultation with the business community.
The right to disconnect law mirrors similar approaches taken by other countries, indicating a growing global trend towards protecting workers from excessive after-hours demands.
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