The Briefing Jacinta Allan on WFH and her Insta blow up + James Packer engaged
Mar 6, 2026
Jacinta Allan, Premier of Victoria and senior Labor politician, explains the state’s proposed work-from-home laws and how they aim to boost productivity and help families. She responds to small business worries, outlines who the rules would affect and possible exemptions. She also addresses the mystery of 90,000 fake followers on her Instagram.
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Enshrine Reasonable Work From Home Rights
- Protect working from home as a legal right for those who can reasonably do it.
- Jacinta Allan says about a third of Australians already work from home and formal rights return time to parents and boost participation.
Truckie's Wife Returned To Work With WFH
- Allan recounts a truckie's wife who returned to work three days a week once she could work from home.
- The couple had three young children and without WFH the mother couldn't realistically rejoin the workforce.
WFH Reported To Lift Productivity
- Working from home can increase measured productivity because employers report staff working longer hours.
- Allan cites employer feedback and CEDA data saying WFH workers can be up to 20% more productive.