Australia has one of the highest rates of casualisation in the OECD. Over 27% of the Australian workforce is currently employed on a casual basis. For young workers aged 15 -24 years, the figure is much higher at over 60%.

What is casual work?

A casual worker is employed by the hour or by the shift rather than being employed on an ongoing permanent basis. Technically its temporary work, although the majority of casual workers have been in the same position for over a year!

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