Casual vs Part-Time Comparison
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Casual loading adds 25% to your base rate — that's $31.88/hr on minimum wage. Here's what you get, what you miss, and going permanent.
Casual to Permanent in 2026: New Conversion Rights & How to Request ItUnderstand the new casual-to-permanent conversion rights in Australia for 2026. Learn about employee-initiated conversion, eligibility requirements, how to make a written request, employer grounds for refusal, and the financial implications of converting including losing casual loading but gaining leave entitlements.
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