Labor votes against teen super
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The Greens introduced a partial disallowance to the regulations to ensure all workers under 18s are finally paid superannuation. To their shame, Labor decided to continue to discriminate against our young workers, denying 515,000 young workers across the country their super, setting them behind financially for the rest of their lives. The Greens say Labor has chosen to line the pockets of big corporations with money that should be going to our 15-17 year olds.
Lines attributable to Australian Greens spokesperson for finance, employment and workplace relations, Senator Barbara Pocock: “Labor and the Coalition teamed up in the parliament to vote against teenage workers getting super and to pump the profits of Coles, Woolies and Maccas. “They are robbing 515,000 young workers an estimated $405 million in super contributions in 2025-26 alone.
"This means some of our lowest paid young workers will continue to directly subsidise the bottom line of some of Australia's most profitable big corporations. "Labor is picking the pockets of teenagers to put it in the profits of Coles and Woolies. “The majority of young people under 18 (93 per cent) work fewer than 30 hours a week because of their school and study commitments, meaning they miss out on super.
Young people shouldn’t be penalised for going to school or studying. “Labor is the party of big corporations, not the party of workers. "Labor can't hide from teenage workers.
The Greens won't let this go. “The Greens will continue to fight for young workers. We will fight Labor to ensure that every young person is paid super on every dollar they earn, no matter how many hours they work.” MEDIA CONTACT: Charlotta Lomas - 0466 339 862 Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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