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Gig economy

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Platform work
Peer-to-peer economy
Platform economy
On demand work
Gig work
Algorithmic labour
Independent workers
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Briefing paper

Unpacking issues in the gig economy: policy approaches to empower women in APEC


This policy brief discusses women’s participation in independent work, particularly in the gig economy, and unpacks issues that hinder women’s greater economic participation in this area. It also offers policy-makers different policy approaches to advance women’s economic empowerment and integration.
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A better future for self-employment: how is it changing, and how can ‘gig’ work be regulated?


This report from the Centre for Future Work shows that, in reality, self-employment is not growing inexorably — in fact, in most countries (including Australia) it is declining.
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Closing opportunities, not loopholes


This paper reviews the Albanese Government's proposed new ‘Closing Loopholes’ bill and its laws regarding labour hire, casual employment and the gig economy.
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Unacceptable risks: the dangers of gig models of care and support work


This report calls for comprehensive industrial reforms to address gig work, as part of broader workforce strategies for the NDIS and aged care sectors.
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Tough gig: worker perspectives on the gig economy


This research project involved one of the largest ever surveys of transport workers in the gig economy in Australia. this report examines pay, conditions, safety and flexibility associated with this work.