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Gig economy workers are categorised as contractors, and not entitled to basic workers rights, but the federal government plans to change that. It comes after Uber announced an agreement with the Transport Workers Union to work together on minimum standards for drivers and food delivery workers.

Consultation is underway to determine the future of Australia's submarine fleet under the AUKUS nuclear agreement. For the 5 years, submariner turned Senator Rex Patrick has been vocal about what direction he thinks our fleets should take - today marks his last day on office.

The services sector comprises 80% of the economy, but the Chair of the Productivity Commission says there are huge issues with measuring productivity and incorporating quality is required. He says decarbonisation is key to productivity growth and that GDP hasn't factored in the cost of economic growth to the environment.