2009

THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE REGULATION 2009

SL2009-37

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Circulated by the authority of
Andrew Barr MLA
Minister for Children and Young People

Children and Young People Regulation 2009

Outline

Section 793 of the Children and Young People Act 2008 provides that a regulation may declare work that is light work. Accordingly, the intention of this regulation is to clearly define light work as work that may be undertaken by a child or young person for which Chapter 21 of the Children and Young People Act 2008 applies (see section 779 of the Act).

This regulation is supported by the Children and Young People (High Risk Employment) Declaration 2009 (No 1) which defines work that is unsuitable for children and young people under Chapter 21 of the Children and Young People Act 2008.

Clauses

Section 1 – Name of regulation

This section sets out the name of the regulation as the Children and Young People Regulation 2009. 

Section 2 – Commencement

The commencement of the regulation is tied to the commencement of the Children and Young People Act 2008, Chapter 21.

Section 3 – Notes

This section provides that notes are explanatory and not part of the regulation.

Section 4 – Meaning of light work–Act, s 793 (b)

Section 4 (1) provides that work undertaken by a child or young person that is suitable for the physical, emotional and developmental capacity of the child or young person; where the child or young person is adequately supervised; and is undertaken where appropriate work safety standards are in place; is considered to be light work.

Section 4 (2) defines adequate supervision for a child three years of age or younger; a child aged more than three years but under twelve years; and a young person.

Furthermore, a non limiting list of examples of work that may be considered light work is included.