The final report of the independent statutory review of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 and Part 16A of Schedule 1 of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023. It finds that the reforms are, on the whole, achieving the Australian Government’s intent. The report makes 21 recommendations.

Side-hustles are small-scale entrepreneurial activities undertaken alongside formal employment. This report presents findings from a project that explores the characteristics and experiences of young people with side-hustles. The findings challenge dominant narratives of hustle culture and calls for policy approaches that centre secure, meaningful employment for young people.

The report examines the five key reforms the federal government has used to make a difference to wages growth. It finds that workers would be $8,700 worse off if Peter Dutton had achieved his goal of blocking major reforms to get wages moving. The report provides a summary of the major parties’ policies on wages...

Australia has had one of the highest levels of casual employment in the world. This report outlines how this is changing, largely due to the current Australians Government's commitment to job security through workplace law reforms. The report also analyses employers arguments mounted against these reforms.

The impact, effectiveness and consequences of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 and the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes Act) 2023 are detailed in this review, which finds the reforms to be broadly appropriate and effective. The draft report provides an opportunity for feedback on the preliminary findings and...