Young Australian Workers to Receive Full Adult Pay Under New Ruling

Australia NewsThose aged 18 to 20 will gradually transition to full adult pay. Commuters move through Central railway station in Sydney, Australia on Jan. 15, 2025. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty ImagesNaziya Alvi Rahman3/30/2026|Updated: 3/30/20260:00The wage bill for young Australian workers will cost more after the Fair Work Commission (FWC) agreed to remove junior pay rates for workers aged 18 to 20.In its decision released on March 31, the FWC announced the changes to the General Retail Industry Award, Fast Food Industry Award and Pharmacy Industry Award.