The Victorian government announced a $5 million two-year trial to provide paid sick leave and carer's pay for casual workers.
Premier Daniel Andrews says the Victorian government will provide funds to set up the Secure Work Pilot Scheme.
It will begin in late 2021 or early 2022 and provide up to five days of paid sick leave and carer's pay at the national minimum wage for casual or insecure workers in sectors with high rates of casual employment.
Aged care staff, cleaners, hospitality workers, security guards, and supermarket workers may be eligible.