The ACTU says non-compete clauses in workplace contracts act as a “trap” for about three million Australian workers. The union peak body argues that removing the clauses could allow eligible workers to earn up to $4,300 more per year, presenting the issue as one of pay and job mobility.
Both outlets report the ACTU’s estimate without attributing figures to a government or employer analysis. The claims focus on the potential financial impact on workers if non-compete provisions are abolished or changed. While the outlets present the ACTU’s position, they do not detail specific legislative proposals, thresholds for which contracts are affected, or any counter-arguments about how non-compete clauses might protect businesses’ legitimate interests. The reports also do not specify which industries or contract types account for the three million figure.
