- Published by:
- Wage Inspectorate
- Date:
- 26 Mar 2021
On 1 July 2023, changes to Victoria’s child employment laws took effect. This page has not yet been updated to reflect amendments to the Child Employment Act 2003, which includes the replacement of the child employment permit system with a licensing system. The guides and information will be updated in due course.
Mandatory Code of Practice for the Employment of Children in Entertainment (2014)
This code of practice contains provisions regulating the employment of children in entertainment.
Understanding the details
This section will help you to implement the requirements of the Code and includes detail on application processes for Child Employment Permits, hours, education and workplace.
The Quick Guide
This section provides a summary of the key things you need to know when employing a child in the entertainment industry.
Information for key people
Find out what you need to do to support a child working in the entertainment industry.
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