Australian Government Proposed Ban on the Use of Non-compete/Restraint Clauses in Employment Contracts

On 7 September, 2026, the Australian Government released its proposed legislation – Competition and Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Banning Unfair Non-Competes) Bill 2026 – which will ban non‑compete clauses in employment contracts for low and middle income Australian workers, with some exceptions. Businesses affected by the proposed ban can make submissions to the Government on the draft Bill until 2 October 2026 via https://consult.treasury.gov.au/