However, unions argue the reforms will entrench the permanent casual and some crossbenchers have raised some concerns about the reforms.
Mr Winter noted the well founded view that many businesses faced a back-pay liability from the rulings if they employed a casual for more than a single shift in the past six years, even if they paid them casual loading.
He said the risk was likely to be the greatest in sectors hardest hit by the pandemic, including hospitality, tourism, retail, events and the arts, which also were some of the largest employers of casuals.
The Morrison government has estimated employers face a back-pay liability of up to $39 billion due to the decisions.
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has also advis…
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