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'Outdated' law costing teens $411m ayear in superannuation, modelling finds

Workers aged under 18 who work less than 30 hours a week for one employer do not currently get paid superannuation, which the Super Members Council says is discriminatory.

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ABC News Australia31 Aug 2026, 12:33 amUpdated 8h ago1 min readAsiaAustralia

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'Outdated' law costing teens $411m a year in superannuation, modelling finds

Workers aged under 18 who work less than 30 hours a week for one employer do not currently get paid superannuation, which the Super Members Council says is discriminatory.

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Source: ABC News Australia. Published 31 Aug 2026, 12:33 am.

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