Closing Loopholes Independent Statutory Review Draft Report
HIA has submitted feedback to the Closing the Loopholes Statutory Review Draft Report, opposing the government's workplace relations reforms.
What does the Closing the Loopholes review mean for building businesses?
Builders and contractors may face changing workplace obligations that could affect hiring practices, employee management, and compliance costs.
Key takeaways
- HIA has challenged workplace relations reforms in a submission to the statutory review
- The submission responds to the Draft Report on Closing the Loopholes legislation
- Building industry employers may see changes to workplace relations requirements
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