ABC sued over fixed-term contracts for Play School worker

The media union has initiated Federal Court proceedings against the ABC, alleging staff are being forced into successive fixed-term contracts that breach the law.

The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance is pursuing the case on behalf of Tom Scott, an associate producer of long-running ABC television program Play School.

In December 2023, new employment laws came into effect limiting fixed-term contracts to a period of two years, including renewals or extensions. In addition, a contract cannot be renewed more than once.

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