Employment Relations Amendment Bill (contractor gateway test)
What it actually does
Introduces a gateway test under which workers meeting set criteria are treated as contractors rather than employees, removes unjustified dismissal grievances for earners above $200,000, ends remedies for serious misconduct, and removes the 30-day rule for new employees under collective agreements. Passed its third reading on 17 February 2026.
Source: 1News · 2026-02
The Trump take
“'You're fired' is now much easier over there. I made that phrase famous, you know. Great TV. Great law.”parody
Why it scored this way
Red tape
Loosens employment law for businesses
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Deals & property
Easier to hire contractors and dismiss high earners
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