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Maintain the rights of independent contractors
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Independent contracting underpins the high productivity rate of the residential building industry in Australia.
Against this backdrop the rise of the ‘gig’ economy and contractors that work through online platforms is fueling confusion regarding the definition of a genuine independent contractor.
Some of this confusion arises from the inconsistent treatment of contractors by government agencies based on varying definitions.
In seeking to define ‘gig’ workers there is also potential for more stringent regulations that unduly impact genuine independent contracting.
A streamlined, nationally consistent approach is essential and will ensure that more than 200,000 genuine independent contractors operating in residential building can continue to do business.
ACTIONS
Ensure any regulatory proposals to address the gig economy do not seek to extend or change the existing regulation of genuine independent contractors.
Establish one single national objective test, based on the ‘results test’, for determining who is an independent contractor for all relevant commonwealth and state legislation.