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Coalition youth unemployment policy criticised for underpaying young workers
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Unemployment
Youth unemployment
Liberal–National Coalition
Australia
Description
The Coalition youth unemployment policy detailed in the budget includes a training program, a 12-week internship and a subsidy for employers. It was criticised by some who said it would exploit young workers by allowing employers to pay them below the minimum wage. Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Brendan O'Connor, speaks to Michael Brissenden about the Coalition's policy.
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Copyright:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2016
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
17 Jun 2016
