Reform to non-compete clauses and other restraints, draft legislation

7 September 2026HighTreasuryExposure draftc2026-801178

Draft legislation to ban non-compete clauses for most workers and to treat no-poach and wage-fixing agreements as cartel conduct. Will change how employment contracts and business sale restraints are drafted.

Submissions are open. They close 2 October 2026.

What it means for business

Consider reviewing standard employment and sale-of-business restraint clauses against the draft before it is finalised.

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