Reason Party leader Fiona Patten pushes forward with four-day work week talks

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Millions of dollars could be pumped back into the state budget if Victoria moved to a four day work week, preliminary costings have shown.

Now Reason Party leader Fiona Patten has called on the Victorian government to trial a four day work week with the view to implementing it across the entire public sector.

Ms Patten has requested a meeting with Treasurer Tim Pallas to seek his support in moving the idea forward…

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“If the trial is favourable, the State Government could roll it out right across the public sector – which accounts for around 11 per cent of the Victorian workforce,” she said.

“The implementation across the public sector would generate a flow on effect to the private sector.

“It would be a boon for workers, as companies strive to compete to make themselves attractive to workers, you can’t put a price on time with your kids.”

Ms Patten said flexible working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic had shown the Victorian workforce was adaptable…

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