Mental health experts are alarmed by the Coalition's plans to repeal right to disconnect laws in Australia, stating it could exacerbate stress and burnout among employees. These laws, enacted in early 2024, enable workers to decline work communications outside of paid hours. Critics warn that reversing this legislation would hinder mental health progress. While union groups endorse the law's protective measures, business organizations express concerns about potential job losses and the complexity it introduces. The Coalition, including leaders like Peter Dutton, has pledged to repeal the legislation, citing issues of clarity and cost.
Leading experts express serious concerns over the Coalition's proposal to repeal the right to disconnect laws, arguing that doing so could heighten employee stress and burnout.
Prof. Sam Harvey emphasized the significance of the legislation for mental health, stating that rolling it back would be a major setback in the ongoing effort to protect workers.
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