The government of Australia's most populous state, New South Wales, has issued a directive requiring all public employees to return to working from their offices by default, starting Tuesday. This decision comes amidst a debate sparked by news outlets regarding work-from-home practices established during the pandemic.
The premier of New South Wales emphasized that job flexibility could be achieved through means other than remote work, such as part-time roles and job sharing. The move was supported by business and real estate groups in Sydney, who have expressed concerns about declining office occupancy rates since 2020.
