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Reforms to Restraints: What the Competition and Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Banning Unfair Non-Competes) Bill 2026 Means for Employers

29 Sep 2026

As part of a broader campaign to improve wage growth, job mobility and workforce productivity, the Albanese Government has released draft legislation which intends to comprehensively regulate anti-competitive agreements and restraint of trade terms. Ben Motro (Partner), Sophia Bianchini (Lawyer), and Julia Torrisi (Law Clerk) provide a detailed analysis of the proposed Bill and how this may affect employers.

Authors:

Ben Motro, Partner (bmotro@piperalderman.com.au)

Sophia Bianchini, Lawyer (sbianchini@piperalderman.com.au)

Julia Torrisi, Law Clerk (jtorrisi@piperalderman.com.au)