Today the Federal Government will cut JobKeeper for thousands of young Canberran workers. Payments for full-time workers will be slashed from $1500
Young workers hit again by cuts to JobKeeper and JobSeeker
The decision by the Morrison Government to dramatically reduce rates of JobKeeper and JobSeeker income support from September is a blow for young
Take our COVID-19 Survey (and win $200!)
The Young Workers Centre is being supported by the ACT Government to run a survey about the impacts of COVID-19 on young peoples' experiences of work.
Minimum Wage Increases by 1.75% to $19.84 per hour
On Friday, the Fair Work Commission rejected employer groups' claims to cut wages by freezing the minimum wage, and instead awarded a 1.75% increase.
Casual employment arrangements can’t strip permanent workers of rights
Young Workers Centre welcomes court decision: casual employment arrangements can't strip permanent workers of rights The Young Workers Centre at
Wage Subsidy Now!
On Tuesday 31 March, Australian Trade Unions will be holding an online picket line to put pressure on the Morrison government to support workers whose
Ban Evictions on Uni Campuses
Thousands of students living on uni campus in Canberra, paying high rent. They are losing their jobs and incomes because of the public health crisis
Corona Virus and Casual Workers’ Rights
Many young workers are casually employed meaning they have no access to paid leave like sick leave or annual leave. If casual workers are advised or
Wage-theft Free ANU!
Wage theft is at crisis levels - including in businesses operating at the ANU. 77% of young workers employed by ANU-based businesses have had wages