Interns Australia

Providing support and advocacy for interns and students undertaking work placements in Australia. Retweets are not endorsements.

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

Have you done a paid #internship that you thought was a great learning experience? We're always on the lookout for examples of good internships, so let us know in the comments or via message!

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

In this month’s New Economy Journal, our Policy Director Max Resic reflects on the future of work for young people and the principle that unpaid internships should not be a vehicle for exploitation. https://t.co/9Qzd9vleE0

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

Another reason why no one should ever partake in an unpaid internship.
More info:
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[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

"Many people volunteer to support political parties or candidates, and on the surface there’s nothing wrong with that, but what’s interesting here is that this is called an “internship” and not a volunteer role" our executive director Sarah told @10Daily

[10 daily @10Daily]

Australia's workplace watchdog will be asked to investigate an internship scheme as part of Tony Abbott's election campaign, amid claims it may be "illegal". https://t.co/EZqU8x632U

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

We've seen a few examples of political offices formalising volunteer experiences into internships. If you're thinking about doing an internship in a political office (or any office!) it's worth checking out the @fairwork_gov_au guidelines on what makes an internship legal.

[The Sydney Morning Herald @smh]

Tony Abbott to recruit 20 interns to 'learn the art of political campaigning' in fight for Warringah | @michaelkoziol https://t.co/hZgknFpE3B

[National Youth Commission Australia @NYCInquiryAU]

Director of @InternsAUS Jack Kenchington-Evans presenting on the experiences + research around #youngpeople and #internships, the issues of #exploitation + this work experience leading to actual paid employment at our public hearings. If you want to share your story get in touch!

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

“This action by the FWO should send a signal to businesses it’s not okay to expect free labour” - our Policy Director Tilly told Smart Company in a recent interview. https://t.co/qdHGCkyITu

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

“Business operators who try to exploit young workers as a source of free labour risk facing enforcement action from the Fair Work Ombudsman.” https://t.co/kYP8IaTCjj

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

To say that young people today are unwilling to work for free is simply unfair. The real issue is that unpaid internships aren’t equally accessible - not everyone can afford to work for free. How can someone pay rent and bills, while studying full time and working for free?

[SBS News @SBSNews]

Muffin Break has copped a fierce backlash after its general manager claimed young people are increasingly unwilling to work for free
https://t.co/fL0SPthaEU

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

Muffin Break, generational stereotypes like these aren’t helpful for young people trying to get their foot in the door. This isn’t an issue of williningness, in fact, internships are becoming more popular. The real issue is that not every young person can afford to work for free.

[news.com.au @newscomauHQ]

According to the general manager of Muffin Break, entitled Millennials have been given an “inflated” sense of self-importance due to social media and are no longer willing to do unpaid work to advance their careers. https://t.co/2JXlLQ96Jm

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

Do you want to help us shape the #internship landscape? Join us in Melbourne next Saturday! Email [email protected] for more info.

[Eryk Bagshaw @ErykBagshaw]

Fewer than one in 10 interns have scored a job out of the Coalition’s $840 million #PaTH program. That’s more than $14,000 in taxpayer funding per intern so far. #auspol https://t.co/GeRlvTc905 via @smh

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

Read our response:

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

We are one step closer to banning unpaid internships in Australia! 💪🏼

https://t.co/RhN8BiFUvJ

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

Do you have 5 minutes to share your #internship experience? We're currently talking to politicians about the issues facing interns and we need your help to bring these to light. https://t.co/9ojaNwjVY5

[Interns Australia @InternsAUS]

Have you ever interned? Help us make #internships fairer in Australia in 5 minutes and you could win a $150 eftpos voucher! Take our survey: https://t.co/9ojaNw2kzv T&C's apply.

[Sophie Kalagas @skalagas]

Lots of barriers to gaining valuable internships - socioeconomic status, networks/visibility, cultural understanding #MumbrellaPublish

[Anita Maree @anitasenaratna]

Don’t be shy to ask to be paid because companies will just let things go on if you don’t, says @InternsAUS ‘s Tilly South to young journos #MumbrellaPublish

[Anita Maree @anitasenaratna]

There are no laws around internships so it’s still a grey area, which means interns don’t speak up when there are problems, says Tilly South from @InternsAUS on unpaid internships #MumbrellaPublish

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#Australia🇦🇺: Broadcasters and publishers escape punishment for illegal #internships. We advocate for fair and ethical internships in #media!
Via @Mumbrellanews 👉 https://t.co/whdexQCLGW