Never Not Creative calls for regulated and paid internships via new standards

Industry group, Never Not Creative, is calling upon the agency sector to commit to a set of standards for internships that will support emerging talent’s entry into the industry.

The Internship Minimum Standards target unpaid internships, advising that interns should be paid a minimum hourly rate of $23 plus superannuation, $3.51 above the award rate.

The guidelines also address the exploitation of young talent in internship roles, suggesting a minimum duration of 20 days and a maximum duration of 72, to ensure it is a valuable learning and training experience.