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Matthew Elmas

‘Turning a blind eye’: Child labour charges at major food chains spark call for national audit

National chains have become embroiled in unlawful child labour recently.

Some of Australia’s largest restaurant chains are facing pressure to audit their stores nationwide after a blitz by Victoria’s wage inspector found they employed child labour.

Red Rooster, Cold Rock Ice Creamery and Muffin Break are facing hundreds of child labour charges in Victoria, with regulators alleging franchisees in each business employed children under the age of 15 without a permit, and made them work too much.

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