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In today’s digitized world, where hybrid working has become the norm and the lines between work and home are increasingly blurred, people find it harder to switch off. The expectation to be “always on” has become standard practice, leading to rising levels of burnout and a decline in mental wellbeing.
Since August 2024, Australia’s new “right to disconnect” legislation has offered a solution, allowing people to refuse work-related communications outside their regular working hours. This legal change reflects a growing global movement toward protecting people’s time, with many companies proactively updating their policies to include the right to disconnect, even