The Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Senate Select Committee on Job Security. We note that the gig-economy provides opportunities for both businesses and workers. However, given the complexities of the direct and indirect, short and longer-term impacts on workers’ entitlements, protections and health, there are critical questions that need to be explored. We congratulate the Select Committee on the thorough terms of reference (ToR) and support the areas outlined as critical issues that need to be addressed.
