Summary
The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) is advocating for a change in youth minimum wage laws, arguing that workers aged 18 to 21, currently earning 70% of the adult wage, should receive equal pay due to rising living costs. The minimum wage for adults is $24.10 per hour, while 18-year-olds earn $16.46, with the SDA highlighting that these young workers face the same financial pressures as adults. The Fair Work Commission is set to review wage adjustments in June, with the SDA urging the government to include changes to youth wages in its submission.
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