CANBERRA, ACT, July 25 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release:
The Government is taking the next step in reforming non‑compete clauses that are holding back Australian workers from switching to better, higher‑paying jobs.
Today we are releasing a consultation paper to gather insights and feedback from workers, business and the broader community about how we ban non‑compete clauses to boost productivity and wages across the Australian economy.
Reforming non‑compete clauses is about encouraging aspiration, unlocking opportunity, lifting wages for working people, and making Australia's economy more dynamic and competitive.
Right now, more than threemillion Australian workers are covered by ...