Greg's been getting paid $2.50 an hour for two years. At his workplace, it’s legal
www.abc.net.au
The disability royal commission is examining the experiences of people who have worked in Australian disability enterprises, as advocates raise concerns about low wages.

Mr Tucker's employer has told him that next week, his wage will rise to $8.13 an hour.

He told the royal commission he deserved more.

But because Mr Tucker, who lives with intellectual disability, is working at an Australian disability enterprise (ADE), being paid that little is legal.

  • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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    3 years ago

    Yeah.

    Being disabled sucks all by itself, then the state starts heaping extra bullshit up on your shoulders.