Remote work gains traction among Australian employees

More than a third of Australians now spend at least some of their working time away from the office, according to government statistics.

By El Medio Oriente
August 30, 2026
A person wearing a light blue shirt sits at a desk in a bright, plant-filled home office, viewed from behind.
Remote work has become increasingly common among Australian employees, with workers now creating dedicated home office spaces filled with greenery and natural light to support productivity and wellbeing. (The Guardian — Environment)
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The normalisation of working from home and flexible work arrangements has emerged as one of the few positive legacies of the Covid-19 pandemic for Australia. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than a third of Australians — and most managers and professionals — now spend at least some of their working lives out of the office.

Remote work gains traction among Australian employees | El Medio Oriente