The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is one of a group of bodies arguing proposed casual worker changes would only jeopordise an already robust employment system.

ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons legislation that requires employers to ask their employees if they would like to transition to full-time work after a year already exists.

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“About 98 per cent or even more choose not to convert to a permanent role,” Mr McKellar said.

“So I think that’s an indication that for many people, casual positions suit them and they’re perfectly satisfied.”