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Andrew Brown

Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed

Younger workers have received a boost from a wage decision by the Fair Work Commission. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

A watchdog's decision to scrap discounted pay rates for young-adult workers in retail and fast-food jobs has been hailed as a landmark ruling akin to women winning equal pay.

The Fair Work Commission on Tuesday said employees aged from 18 to 20 should receive the full award wage for their jobs.

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