What SMEs need to know about the Turnbull government’s plan to get young people into retail jobs

The Turnbull government is championing a partnership with the nation’s peak retail body to secure internships for young people through its PaTH program, but small businesses are being warned to remain vigilant about ensuring any work experience they offer stays within legal bounds.

Minister for Employment Senator Michaelia Cash today announced a deal with the National Retailer’s Association to assist young Australians to find up to 10,000 PaTH internships in the retail sector.

The government’s ‘Prepare-Trial-Hire’ program facilitates work placements to 15 to 24 year old Australians who have been on Centrelink benefits for six months or more.