Thousands of young workers are out on millions of dollars in super

Key points

• A model put forward by the Super Members Council suggests young Australians are losing out on superannuation as they enter the workforce. According to the council's figures, more than 56,000 young workers in Western Australia alone are missing out on roughly $46 million in super this financial year.
• The shortfall is linked to an outdated rule.
• Workers under 18 are not guaranteed to receive super contributions unless they work 30 hours a week for a single employer.