New federal protections come into operation today (6 December 2023) that limit the misuse of insecure fixed term contracts.
The education sector has been plagued by insecure contracts that undermine job security and continuity of student learning. Thousands of employees have been stuck in a cycle of consecutive short term contracts for no good reason.
Read here how the new laws will support secure jobs and pay certainty: IEU Speaks on insecure fixed term contracts
Union members have campaigned for years to secure these changes. Their action will make a difference to countless workers and their families.