Non-Competes Albanese government looks to ban non-competes More than 3 million Australian workers are estimated to be on restrictive contracts iStock.com/Hanizam Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 07 September 2026 Australia has moved to curb the use of non‑compete clauses and many other post‑employment restraints in a bid to boost labour mobility and lift wages. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Non-Competes Australia pushes ahead with wide reaching non-compete ban Artificial Intelligence Australia’s FWC issues AI guidance to tackle soaring claim volumes Industrial action Australia looks to restrict employer “lockout” powers Disputes Albanese bets on new Fair Work Court to speed up dispute resolution