The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) is seeking an increase to owner driver income threshold for unfair contract terminations.
With transport reform legislation soon to be reviewed, the union wants the
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NSW government introduces owner driver and gig worker protection laws
The New South Wales government is this week introducing new laws that will protect transport gig workers and owner drivers.
Alongside modernising the Industrial Relations Act relating to the road transport
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World first owner driver and gig worker laws to kick in today
In a world first, new rights for owner drivers and gig workers are set to begin today in Australia following laws passed last year by the federal government.
For owner drivers, the new Road Transport Industry
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NSW releases draft gig worker protection legislation
The New South Wales government has unveiled a draft bill to deliver extended protections to gig workers that will see them receive the same protections already offered to owner drivers, couriers and taxi
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Unions and associations combine to support extending gig worker compensation
The likes of the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) Queensland branch, the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) and the McKell Institute Queensland have united to announce their official support for extending
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WRF calls on government to fix skills shortage
Western Roads Federation has issued a three-point plan to lure more truck drivers into the industry
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HVIA encourages recruitment of retrenched auto workers
Victorian government to offer incentives to employers hiring and training automotive workers
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WorkCover provides guidance on changes to compensation scheme
WorkCover Queensland says those seeking more information on changes to workers compensation scheme should contact the agency
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Ignoring recommendations, Bleijie alters meaning of ‘worker’
Queensland Government passes legislation changing the definition of 'worker' to exclude contractors
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Owner-drivers to be denied workers compensation in Queensland
Queensland Government proposes legislative changes that will exclude owner-drivers from workers compensation protection
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