Non-compete clauses to be banned for workers including hairdressers and those in childcare in 2025 federal budget

More than 3 million employees earning less than $175,000 a year to benefit from policy, which will make it easier for low-paid workers to switch jobs

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The federal government will ban non-compete clauses for most employees, including hairdressers, construction workers and childcare centre staff, according to changes announced in the budget that could help households boost their income.

The policy, designed to come into effect from 2027, would apply to workers earning less than the high-income threshold, currently $175,000 a year.

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