Labor’s same-job, same-pay laws pass parliament after deal with Lambie and Pocock
Splitting bill means reforms to the gig economy, road transport industry and casual work will have to wait until 2024
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Labor's same-job, same-pay in labour hire and wage theft legislation will pass parliament on Thursday after a deal with senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie.
On Thursday the workplace relations minister, Tony Burke, declared it was a great day for workers' wages and safety", with a majority of the Senate set to agree to key measures of the closing loopholes bill including on industrial manslaughter and provisions to help first responders.
Reverse the onus of proof for first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder to improve access to work health and safety supports, including for members of the Australian Border Force
Enact new guidelines on independent medical assessments for workers
Initiate a comprehensive independent review of Comcare
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