Everything you need to know about Australia Right to Disconnect Bill

The government of Australia is looking to pass a law on “Right to Disconnect” to regulate timings for when bosses are allowed to contact employees beyond their working hours via phone calls, messages or emails. The Bill was passed in the Senate on February 8 and will be presented to the House of Representatives.

Similar laws have already been passed in France, Italy, and Belgium, while other countries have considered adopting similar bills. Here is a closer look at the Bill, what it entails, its benefits and potential drawbacks.