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Closed Equalise employment law and minimum wage for 16-17 year olds with 18 year olds

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At 16 years of age you can legally have sex, start a family, leave home and leave school, but current laws mean 16-17 year olds are paid less and restricted in their employment opportunities. I want the employment opportunities for 16-17 year olds to be equalised with those of 18 year olds.

I understand that there needs to be an age restriction to sell or handle certain items, but 16-17 year olds should not be treated by employment law, or with regards to minimum wages. Employment law and minimum wages should be reformed so that 16-17 year olds are treated the same as 18 year olds.

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