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EPISODE · Jan 4, 2026 · 55 MIN

Why young workers are still being exploited, and tackling the class ceiling

from Life Matters - Full program podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Today, we're taking a look back at some of your favourite stories from 2025 and revisiting those all-important "firsts" at work.A study shows more than one in three young people have been ripped off by their employers, and they're also unlikely to challenge their bosses about it. We look at why young workers are still so widely exploited - despite multiple legal reforms.Also, does where you grow up - shape your career trajectory? The "class ceiling" is very real. So, how can we tackle it?Plus - a generation divide in workplaces and AI dominating entry-level tasks - what's the future of wok look like for interns and grads? 

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