Jul 29, 2026 – 5.07pmNewly elected Victorian Premier Ben Carroll is set to amend the state’s contentious work-from-home laws, as Labor seeks to reset its frayed relationship with the business community ahead of the November state election.The legislation, introduced by former premier Jacinta Allan, will be waved through the lower house where it was being debated on Wednesday, but Carroll will reopen consultation with business groups and amend the bill in the upper house, according to a government and industry source who requested anonymity.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles