New laws come into force in Australia giving workers the ‘right to disconnect’

The laws mean workers across the country can refuse to monitor, read or respond to work calls and emails outside paid hours

• Explainer: Australia's right to disconnect' laws are here. Does this mean no more work intrusions on personal time?

Workers across Australia can now refuse to monitor, read or respond to work communication outside paid hours - unless doing so is unreasonable - after the federal government's workplace reforms come into force on Monday.

The changes, which include a right to disconnect", are expected to drastically reduce the number of unpaid hours Australians work.