Australia Moves to Ban Non-Compete Clauses for Most Workers, What Does It Mean?

The move will affect anyone earning less than $190,100 a year.

Australia Moves to Ban Non-Compete Clauses for Most Workers, What Does It Mean?

TL;DR

  • Draft legislation bans non-compete clauses for Australian workers earning under $190,100.
  • The government states this will allow employees to take higher-paying jobs more freely.
  • Non-compete clauses prevent former employees from working for rivals or starting competing businesses.
  • Industry groups have voiced concerns that the ban is unnecessary and could create risks for businesses.