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8 When may a child be employed?

A child may be employed—

S. 8(a) amended by No. 27/2022 s. 50.

(a) in accordance with a licence and with the prior written consent of the parent or guardian of the child; or

(b) in a family business, in accordance with Division 4.

A child may also be employed in accordance with a work experience arrangement under Part 5.4 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006—see section 5.4.11 of that Act.

S. 9 (Heading) amended by No. 27/2022 s. 51(1).