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Discounted Pay Rates to Be Scrapped for Junior Workers

The Fair Work Commission will phase in full award wages for 18- to 20-year-olds over four years, ending discounts that paid 70% to 90% of the full rate, officials said.

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Workers aged between 18 and 20 in sectors like retail and fast food will receive the full award wage, rather than a discounted pay rate.

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Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
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Junior pay rates for 18 to 20-year-olds to be scrapped

Younger Australians working in sectors such as retail, fast food and pharmacy will soon be paid the same award wage as their older colleagues.

·Sydney, Australia
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The West AustralianThe West Australian
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Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed

Workers in retail and fast food jobs will be eligible for the full award wage once they turn 18 after a decision from the workplace watchdog.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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