Question for Australians. Got asked by a recruiter that their client wants to know my current salary where I am. I refused to answer and politely advised them I consider that private information. They tell me it’s mandatory by their client to progress my application for the role. Is this legal in Australia? I understand asking for your current salary is not illegal but making it mandatory to actually apply and without giving reason what they do with that information?
Question for Australians. Got asked by a recruiter that their client wants to know my current salary where I am. I refused to answer and politely advised them I consider that private information. They tell me it’s mandatory by their client to progress my application for the role. Is this legal in Australia? I understand asking for your current salary is not illegal but making it mandatory to actually apply and without giving reason what they do with that information?