The legislation was due to take effect on September 1. Premier Ben Carroll has pushed the start date to July 1, 2027, to allow more time for consultation.
Financial pressure is weighing on Australian workers, with rising burnout and falling economic confidence despite strong perceptions of pay fairness.
Gender pay gaps remain entrenched across the sector. Sexual harassment also remains a concern, with a gap between employee experiences and formal reporting.
Imperial Brands plans thousands of job cuts across the US and Europe as the tobacco giant restructures operations and targets cost savings.
This approach allows for workers to be classified as employees, independent contractors or self-employed, depending on the nature of their working relationship.
