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What defines casual work? Federal Court ruling highlights a fundamental flaw in Australian labour law

  • Written by Andrew Stewart, John Bray Professor of Law, University of Adelaide
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A much-awaited ruling from the Federal Court has confirmed long-term casual workers can dispute their status and seek payments for entitlements such as annual leave.

The decision has been attacked by employer groups for allowing casual workers to “double dip” – because they are paid a loading to compensate for the...

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