MEDIA RELEASE

Inquiry into unpaid work—Report tabled

The Chair of the Standing Committee on Economy and Gender and Economic Equality, Mr James Milligan MLA, today tabled the Committee’s report on its Inquiry into unpaid work.

The Committee received 23 submissions and was pleased to hear from several peak bodies and industry associations. Public hearings were held on 3 and 10 July 2024.

The Committee’s report makes 10 recommendations relating to unpaid work.

‘The Committee would like to thank everyone who contributed their insights and experiences of the various ways in which unpaid work is performed in our community,’ Mr Milligan said.

The Committee’s report is available on the Assembly’s webpage at https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in-committees/recent-reports

Under the Assembly’s standing orders, the ACT Government is required to respond to committee reports within four months of tabling.

Thursday, 12 September 2024

STATEMENT ENDS.

Committee Secretary, Ms Sophie Milne on (02) 6205 0435 or at LACommitteeEGEE@parliament.act.gov.au