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The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It’s a positive step

  • Written by: Kerry Brown, Professor of Employment and Industry, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University
Retail workers are seen at work in a store

On Tuesday, the Fair Work Commission handed down a landmark ruling that will phase out “junior” rates of pay for adults aged 18, 19 and 20 in key sectors.

The commission ruled that if they have six months of experience, all those over the age of 18 working in the fast food, retail and pharmacy industries will need to be paid at the full...

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