The number of employing businesses is shrinking, as side-hustlers, gig workers increase
Smart Co •
Published: April 09, 2026 at 10:26 PM
by David Adams
Solo side-hustlers and gig workers are behind rising business formation numbers, and without a steady supply of new employing businesses, Australian productivity and competition could stagnate.
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