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Getting in on the gig economy

Working in the gig economy – the freelance labour market defined by short term or contract employment – is no longer just the realm of those wearing jeans and t-shirts to work. In 2014, it was estimated that 3.7 million Australians (approximately 30 percent of our workforce) contribute $51 billion to the economy annually, making it more than an alternative avenue for one’s career, but an integral arm of Australian productivity.