Ben Carroll touts major change to work-from-home rules in Victoria

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalVictoria's controversial work-from-home laws are in for a major shake-up, with the new Premier signalling a potential lifeline for small businesses.Updated August 1, 2026 — 7:23am,first published 7:20amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:46Two Aussie cyclists disqualified on drama-filled dayVideo icon1:27Brisbane Air train suing Queensland governmentVideo icon0:16Driver smashes into two parked cars before running away in Sydney’s westVideo icon2:15US police release ransom notes allegedly written by Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappersAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe