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Andrews says new laws seek to promote independence, punish shams
The Independent Contractors Bill introduced by the Howard Government today seeks to remove contractors from industrial regulation by halting state and territory "interference" in genuine independent contracting arrangements, while introducing new sanctions against "sham" arrangements. However, unions say the changes will open the way for big business to drive down pay for both contractors and employees.
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