At a glance The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 was introduced on 4 September, and has since had several second reading debates. In determining the contractor versus employee distinction, the Bill emphasises a broader, more flexible approach in determining the true reality of a working relationship. It also highlights that the totality […]

On 4 September, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 was introduced to Parliament. The Bill, which forms part of a wave of proposed workplace changes, aims to close loopholes that undermine pay and conditions and to improve work health and safety laws in the Commonwealth jurisdiction – including for gig economy workers. […]