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Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates, with half a million young Australians to be paid more

Union celebrates ‘landmark decision’ that will mean adults aged 20 or younger are no longer paid less Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast… Grouped from 3 articles across 2 sources.

3 reports2 sourcesMar 31, 2026, 3:28 AM
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The GuardianMar 31, 2026, 3:28 AM

Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates, with half a million young Australians to be paid more

Union celebrates ‘landmark decision’ that will mean adults aged 20 or younger are no longer paid less Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Half a million young Australians working in the retail, fast food and pharmacy sectors are set for a wage increase after the Fair Work Commission abolished junior pay rates for those aged 18 and over. The wage rises will be phased in over four years in a landmark change that unions compared to the introduction of equal pay for women in the 1970s. Continue reading...

ABC AustraliaMar 30, 2026, 11:29 PM

Fair Work Commission abolishes junior pay rates for young adults

The Fair Work Commission has issued its decision to abolish junior pay rates for young adult employees in the retail, fast food, and pharmacy sectors while maintaining them for minors.

ABC AustraliaMar 30, 2026, 8:45 PM

Live: ASX, AUD down with junior pay rates to go for over 18s

The ASX 200 is drifting into negative territory again, down about 0.5 per cent after opening flat on a day when a landmark decision looks set to boost the wages of some young Australians. Follow the day's events on the ABC News live markets blog.

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