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Businesses found to have severely underpaid workers could face fines in excess of $4 million, according to a plan floated by the federal government as it coordinates its next slate of industrial relations reforms.

Australia's workplace watchdog will not seek harsh penalties against small businesses genuinely trying to comply with major workplace relations reforms, Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker says, claiming SMEs seeking advice will be shown to the "front of the queue."

Despite our increased reliance on the industry, the status of the gig worker remains in limbo.