Communities in Victoria's west, already impacted by bushfires last week, are facing another day of extreme fire danger as temperatures are forecasted to soar across the state on Thursday, with some areas expecting over 40C. A total fire ban has been issued for the majority of the state. In response to the severe weather conditions, schools have been closed, and businesses are advising employees to work from home to avoid transport disruptions, with Melbourne expecting temperatures to reach 38 degrees. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlighted the flexibility working from home provides, amidst discussions by the Fair Work Commission on flexible working arrangements. Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke emphasized the need for productivity and the protection of workers through the right to disconnect laws. Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued warnings for strong winds in Kent, Surrey, and East and West Sussex throughout Thursday. Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan warned that this year’s wildfire season could be even worse than last year.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has conceded work from home rules cannot be "one size fits all," but maintained additional flexibility was helping boost productivity and women's participation in the workforce. https://t.co/mQ11g2Ldjv
Schools have been forced shut and Victoria’s transport network is facing disruptions as the state braces for more extreme weather with the mercury set to exceed 40C in some areas. > https://t.co/YQNfbcq023 https://t.co/XoSOPHmry6
Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says that to make sure the Australian workforce is “delivering productivity” people need to remember “this is not only about workers”. https://t.co/MvZCuBtybC
Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said this year’s wildfire season could be even worse than last year. READ MORE: https://t.co/SYYYjhhJOo https://t.co/SYYYjhhJOo
Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has discussed how the right to disconnect laws protect Australian workers. https://t.co/uVNzuRZGFa
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says for many people, working from home provides “flexibility”, as the Fair Work Commission considers provisions for flexible working arrangements. https://t.co/LDoLeAlo9w
Schools have closed and some businesses are advising employees to work from home to avoid transport disruptions ahead of an expected top of 38 degrees in Melbourne. https://t.co/o15FJNaPRe
Australia's work-from-home battle has begun – and the decision could affect millions. https://t.co/ZD3Vs8NbeM
The Met Office has issued a warning for "strong winds" in Kent throughout much of Thursday. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/EpV7YWho6v
The Met Office has issued a warning for "strong winds" in East and West Sussex throughout much of Thursday. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/dWsUmK104v
The Met Office has issued a warning for "strong winds" in Surrey throughout much of Thursday. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/ey25uJgO7k
Victorians are being cautioned to prepare for severe weather on Thursday, with a total fire ban in place for the majority of the state. https://t.co/WstyEKYibr
Communities in Victoria’s west ravaged by bushfire last week have been urged to prepare for another day of extreme fire danger with temperatures forecast to soar across the state on Thursday. https://t.co/oNLJoT89he