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ARTICLE · 08 DECEMBER 2021

Fair Work Amendment (Same Job, Same Pay) Bill 2021: confused outcome

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The introduction of the Fair Work Amendment (Same Job, Same Pay) Bill 2021 (Bill) reflects long-standing concerns on the part of the Labor Party about what it sees as abusive practices in the labour hire industry and their corrosive effects on job security. 

What are the key provisions of the Bill and what challenges would it pose for Australian business if it became law in its present form? 

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