Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE REGULATION 2009 (NO 37 OF 2009) - REG 4

Note 1     The Act, s 793 defines light work to mean work that—

        (a)     is not contrary to the best interests of a child or young person; and

        (b)     is declared by regulation to be light work.

Note 2     For the meaning of employment contrary to the best interests of a child or young person —see the Act, s 782.

    (1)     Work is light work if it is work undertaken by a child or young person that is—

        (a)     suitable for the physical, emotional and developmental capacity of the child or young person; and

        (b)     adequately supervised; and

        (c)     done under conditions where appropriate work safety standards to protect the child or young person from exposure to hazards or potential hazards are in place.

    (2)     In this section:

"adequately supervised" means—

        (a)     for a child 3 years of age or younger—supervision by a parent or guardian at all times; and

        (b)     for a child more than 3 years of age but under 12 years of age—

              (i)     supervision by a parent or guardian; or

              (ii)     supervision by a responsible adult approved by a parent or guardian; and

        (c)     for a young person—supervision by a responsible adult.

Examples—light work

              •     going on errands

              •     casual work in or around a private home

              •     work related to sporting activities such as being an umpire, referee, golf-caddy or court attendant

              •     clerical work

              •     work as a cashier

              •     gardening

              •     taking care of children in or around a private home

              •     providing entertainment at a place used for providing entertainment or amusement or at sporting activities

              •     singing, dancing or playing a musical instrument

              •     performing in a radio, television or film program or production

              •     modelling

              •     a photographic subject, whether still or moving

Note     An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).