The push to lower the legal working age

The push is on to lower the legal working age, with the varying rules across Australia branded “a little crazy” by the Australian Retail Association.

“We need to re-think some of these dated regulations,” Paul Zahra, CEO of Australian Retail Association, told Tom Elliott.

Press PLAY below to hear Paul Zahra make the case

He’s called for a national framework.

Mr Zahra said lowering the legal age from 15 would help address staff shortages, which are crippling businesses in their post-COVID recovery.