Young workers and students

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Find everything you need to know if you are a young worker or student.

Young workers and students are usually aged 15 to 24 years old. They include:

You may be starting your first job, or you’ve been working for a while. Whatever your situation, find helpful advice here.

In this section...

Minimum working age

Find out the minimum working age in your state or territory.

Get ready for work

Check out what you need to know and how to prepare for your first day of work.

Pay, entitlements and working conditions

Understand what your rights and entitlements are as a young worker or student.

Dealing with workplace bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination

Find out how to get help and support with workplace bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination.

Resolving issues and getting help

Learn how you can resolve workplace issues and where to get help if you need it.

Common workplace myths

When you start a new job, you might get told or asked to do things that don’t seem quite right. Watch our short video about some common workplace myths.

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