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Casual workers are set to get new rights in Australia. Here's what's changing

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Employment Minister Tony Burke has unveiled reforms that will force Australian bosses to offer casual staff who work regular hours a permanent job. More than 850,000 people will be covered by the reforms. Workers will not have to take up the offer and can remain casual employees to continue receiving loading on their hourly rates. Lavanya Thavaraja explains more...


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By Renuka Thuraisingham

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Employment Minister Tony Burke has unveiled reforms that will force Australian bosses to offer casual staff who work regular hours a permanent job. More than 850,000 people will be covered by the reforms. Workers will not have to take up the offer and can remain casual employees to continue receiving loading on their hourly rates. Lavanya Thavaraja explains more...


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