Almost 80pc of labour hire construction companies broke workplace rules: watchdog

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A national audit of labour hire firms in the construction industry by the government regulator found almost 80 per cent had broken workplace laws, with 64 per cent underpaying workers.

The Australian Building and Construction Commission said it had recovered $563,850 for 1337 affected workers, however, it did not fine or name the companies.Bloomberg

The report comes on the eve of discussions between unions and employer groups on how Australia should enforce its pay laws and is likely to boost the union's case for tougher measures.Of the 63 labour hire construction businesses audited last year by the commission, 79 per cent were found to be in breach of industrial laws. This included not paying workers correctly, not keeping proper records and not giving workers pay slips. Sixty-four per cent had underpaid workers.

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