Greatest Good August 2025 Regulatory Update
A summary of the key regulatory updates and announcements affecting the for-purpose sector.
Legislative announcements and changes
- A reminder that the right to disconnect legislation commenced on 26 August for small businesses and their employees
- The Victorian Government has announced its intention to make working from home a legal right
Guidance and updates
- The Productivity Commission released 5 Interim Reports and a one page summary, leading up to the Government's Economic Reform Roundtable, held on 19 to 21 August 2025
- Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers released an opinion piece about the Economic Reform Roundtable, prior to it convening, noting the roundtable will help inform the next 3 Federal Budgets
- The UN Global Compact Network Australia launched the Sustainability Reporting Community of Practice (SRCoP) – a new initiative designed to fast-track Australian business leadership on climate and sustainability reporting
- Law firm, Ashurst, released a paper Navigating the legal landscape: AI in Australia
Disclaimer: This does not purport to be comprehensive or to render legal advice. You should not act based on any information contained in this publication without first obtaining specific professional advice. Consult your legal advisor to determine if this applies to you.
