Sham contracting and the exploitation of vulnerable Australians is a disgrace and needs to be stamped out, not only for the sake of those who have/are been exploited but to ensure the preservation of decent full time employment in the Telecommunications industry as a preferred workplace model for those who wish to be engaged under such arrangements.
Latest news links on the issue below
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/400m-sham-contracting-class-action-rocks-nbn-telco-sector-515973
https://www.channelnews.com.au/nbn-supplier-taken-to-cleaners-over-400m-sham-contract-claim/
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/nbn-supplier-tandem-at-centre-of-400m-class-action-vows-to-defend-case-515986