Polling – Right to Disconnect

AUTHORS

Fiona Macdonald Policy Director (Industrial and Social)
Two-thirds of Coalition voters back newly legislated protections for employees’ right to disconnect from emails and calls outside of work.

Survey respondents were asked if they would support or oppose the federal government legislating a right to disconnect that would direct employers to avoid contacting workers outside of work hours, unless in an emergency.

Key Findings:

  • Three in four Australians (76%) support the federal government legislating a right to disconnect.
  • One in nine Australians (11%) oppose legislating a right to disconnect.
  • A majority of Australians across all voting intentions support legislating a right to disconnect (61% to 90%).