What is the legal age of working in a fully licenced restaurant in Australia?
Asked by Veggology
I've searched, but I can't find the answer. I've just come back from an interview and I've practically got the job except for the alcohol issue... I turn 17 in February and they're hoping to open the restaurant on the 1st of January. I live in NSW, Australia. Am I allowed to work at a full licenced restaurant?

Best Answer:
According to the information available,Workers aged 16 and 17 years can be paid as little as $8.20 an hour, while the minimum hourly adult rate for employees over 18 years of age is $11.25. So , for an year you will be underemployed !!!