Senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock. AAP Image/ Mick Tsikas
Labor will face pressure to push through parts of its own workplace law reform package with the crossbench and coalition teaming up to force the government’s hand.
The legislation would bring sweeping changes to workplace laws which include closing a loophole that allows companies to negotiate a rate of pay with employees and then pay labour hire less.
There are also added protections for gig economy workers and more opportunities for some casuals to transition into permanent work.
Labor initially wanted the legislation passed by the end of the year but the Senate teamed up to push an inquiry into the laws back until early next year.
The opposition and business groups oppose those changes.
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