Labor’s same job same pay laws to pass parliament after deal with Lambie and Pocock

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Splitting bill means reforms to the gig economy, road transport industry and casual work will have to wait until 2024

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.

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