Minister backs changes to contractor rules

The government says planned changes to clarify whether a worker is an employee or a contractor will be good for both workers and employees. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden, says the planned amendment to the Employment Relations Act will add in four criteria to define a contractor. They would have a written agreement saying they're an independent contractor; the business couldn't restrict the worker from working for other businesses; the business couldn't require them to work specific times or days; and the employer couldn't terminate the workers contract if they decline additional tasks. She spoke to Ben Strang.