Australia High Court rules Uber liable for $81m payroll tax, drivers are employees

Australia's High Court dismissed Uber's appeal, ruling that payments to drivers constitute wages under NSW payroll tax law, making Uber liable for an $81m tax bill. This is a landmark decision that challenges Uber's gig-economy model and may set precedent for other states and platforms. The ruling clarifies employment status for tax purposes, but broader employment-law implications remain uncertain.

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