The Government’s new industrial relations laws could be set to become law if they manage to convince the Greens and key crossbenchers of the necessity for laws that will change workplaces across Australia.
Closing Loopholes Bill No 2, which is set for debate next week and empowers casuals to convert to permanent and gig workers and truck drivers to set minimum pay and conditions.
The bill extends the power of the Fair Work Commission to set minimum standards for casual employees and, controversially, change the definition of a casual employee…