Ms ?ine Maher:

In terms of ensuring requests to work remotely are dealt with in a fair way and are evaluated clearly based on the grounds as set out, the thinking was to provide enough time to allow that to take place. Having said that, the length of time a worker might reasonably expect to wait before their request to work remotely would be considered by their employer currently sits at 12 weeks, as set out in the draft heads. It is possible that we will look at that, weighing up the balance between what we want, which is to make it easier for people to request remote work and facilitate remote working where possible, while also, as my colleague has said, being mindful of business needs for employers and rights employers have around ensuring their business can continue as it is. We can consider those points and I thank the Senator for raising them.