Australian state orders public servants to stop remote working after a newspaper campaign against it

Chris Minns, the New South Wales premier, ordered all public employees to work from their offices by default, emphasizing the importance of physical presence for building and replenishing public institutions.

The move by the New South Wales government to reverse remote working arrangements contrasts with other Australian states, with analysts suggesting a major newspaper's influence in pushing for the change.

The Rupert Murdoch-owned Daily Telegraph was implicated in influencing the government's decision to end the work-from-home era, aiming to boost struggling businesses, although not openly acknowledged by the premier.

Union representing public servants criticized the lack of evidence supporting the change and raised concerns about potential difficulty in filling positions due to the new office work mandate.

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