Empowering employees: Australia’s new labour laws bring long-awaited protections

06 March 2024

In a significant stride toward fair and just workplaces, the Closing Loopholes Bill proposes to usher in a wave of comprehensive labour reforms aimed at bolstering protections for workers across various sectors.

These transformative laws would address a range of issues, from eradicating exploitative practices in the gig economy to ensuring better rights for casual workers seeking permanency.

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