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Young Workers Centre congratulates our new Fair Work Commissioner

May 12, 2023

“It is a bittersweet day for the Young Workers Centre as we are losing an immensely talented and inspirational Principal Solicitor in Oanh.”
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Cracking down on unpaid superannuation

May 09, 2023

In good news, the federal government just announced they’re making employers...
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Things to know if you're a high school student who works!

January 24, 2023

As we transition from school holidays back into school mode over...
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What rights do you have as a student on placement? 

November 21, 2022

Moving from a TAFE Course or University degree can be a...
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Party season is just around the corner, so who is responsible for your safety at work events?

November 21, 2022

Soon enough it will be December and we will be heading...
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Andrews Labor Government announce Apprenticeship Reforms in response to Young Workers Centre campaign

November 08, 2022

Young Workers Centre applauds today’s announcement by the Andrews Labor Government that a re-elected Andrews Labor Government will establish an Apprenticeships Taskforce to improve safety and fairness for apprentices across the state.
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Young Workers' Experience of Age Discrimination

October 25, 2022

Since the Young Workers Centre (Centre) was launched in 2016, we...
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So, what does a good apprenticeship look like?

October 14, 2022

You may have seen a lot of talk of late around...
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Can a boss ask me to do an unpaid trial?

July 28, 2022

At the Young Workers Centre we hear about lots of employers...
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Doing work experience? Let’s talk about your rights!

July 18, 2022

For many young people, work experience is their first time in...
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