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David Peetz
David Peetz is Professor of Employment Relations at Griffith University.
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Bad Gig: industrial relations “reform” bill delivers flexibility … for employers
When one-third of casuals work full-time hours, almost 60% have been with their employer for more than a year, and more than half cannot choose the days they work, is the “flexibility” of a casual job really for the benefit of employees? … Continue reading »
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Gig workers falling through pandemic protection
Many people have pointed out how various groups have been forgotten in the official response to the Covid-19 pandemic: casual workers, temporary migrants, and anyone involved in universities…. Continue reading »
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University reforms pose bigger problems than many realise.
Much of the controversy about the government’s university package, just announced, has centred on its impact on the arts and humanities. But the problems are much deeper, affecting other faculties and indeed universities’ viability…. Continue reading »
