Casual worker conversion bill to be introduced to parliament

Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer is expected to introduce a bill to parliament today allowing more casual employees to request a shift to full-time or part-time.

Federal Minister for Jobs and Industrial Relations Kelly O'€Dwyer Source: AAP

More casual workers will be able to request a shift to permanent employment under legislation set to be introduced to parliament.

Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer said the bill, which will be launched in the lower house on Wednesday, was a balanced approach.

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