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Supporting Labor's IR reforms to address housing inequality

Published July 30, 2026 at 6:02 AM UTC

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Labor's recent industrial relations (IR) reforms aim to shift precarious workers to more secure employment, addressing longstanding inequalities in the workforce. These reforms are designed to rebalance industrial relations in Australia and shift precarious workers to more secure work. Taken together, precarious workers comprise at least a third of the workforce, which means their low wages and insecure conditions are a key reason for stark social inequalities manifesting in the cost-of-living crisis. While the full impact of these reforms will take time to materialize, they represent a significant step toward improving job security and reducing income inequality. By enhancing worker protections and promoting fair wages, these measures could lead to a more stable and equitable housing market in the long term. However, it is crucial to monitor the implementation of these reforms to ensure they effectively address the needs of both workers and the housing sector.