Working Time Australian unions lobby Albanese government for shorter workweek Employers warn against “magic pudding economics” in argument for fewer hours, while pushing for reforms to public-holiday rostering iStock.com/Margarita Medvedeva Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 11 March 2026 Australia’s Labor government is facing rising demands to mandate a four‑day workweek and expand annual leave as it reviews national workplace entitlements. 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 You might also like... Pensions Australia’s employers aren’t prepared for Payday Super reforms Family leave Australia boosts parental-leave protections for grieving parents Flexibility Australia to consider new right to work from home two days a week Platform Workers Gig platforms reach “world-first” wage deal with Australian union