Casual workers could have an easier pathway to permanent positions

The government has announced its will legislate changes to make it easier for nearly a million casual employees to become permanent.

Minister for Employment Tony Burke during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, May 10, 2023. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

KEY POINTS

• The changes will close loopholes that allow employers to get casuals to work regular hours without giving them the job security and leave of a full-time role.
• The proposed changes will affect around 850,000 casual workers who work regular hours, giving them greater financial security and leave entitlements.
• The legislation will also reverse changes made by the previous government to the definition of a casual.