Times have changed since Australian children were expected to pan for gold in the 19th century Source: Getty / Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
A US state has proposed the relaxation of child labour laws to increase work hours for children in a bid to address worker shortages. Australian labour laws are different across states, but there has calls for a unification of laws and a strengthening of the minimum wage convention.
A US state has proposed the relaxation of child labour laws to increase work hours for children in a bid to address worker shortages. Australian labour laws are different across states, but there has calls for a unification of laws and a strengthening of the minimum wage convention.
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics withSBS News Podcasts.
Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.
