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flag Australia’s trucking crisis worsens as unqualified, underpaid sham contractors undercut wages and safety, threatening jobs and road safety.

flag A growing crisis in Australia’s trucking industry is driven by an increase in unqualified, low-paid private drivers operating under sham contractor arrangements, undermining established carriers by undercutting wages and bypassing safety and employment standards. flag These drivers, classified as independent contractors despite acting like employees, are creating unfair competition, forcing experienced freight companies out of business and threatening job security and road safety. flag Industry leaders warn the trend destabilizes the sector, prompting calls for stronger regulation to ensure proper worker classification and fair competition across regional and interstate freight networks.

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