This Regulation, consisting of 47 sections divided into four Parts and completed by three Schedules, regulates the general provisions for work performed by children in Queensland. In particular, it establishes the restrictions on work for children under 13 years, specifying that an employer must not require or permit a child under 13 years to do any work. However, a child of any age may do volunteer work or work in the entertainment industry. Also, a child who is at least 11 years may do delivery work. A special circumstances certificate may provide an exception to requirements under this section (See section 9(5) of the Act). It specifies prohibited working hours; working hours for school-aged children; working conditions related to children’s safety, health and wellbeing, etc. An employer of a child must keep a record about the child’s employment with the employer that includes specific information. Part 3 provides for work performed by children in entertainment industry; Schedules deal with the following issues: Working hours for school-aged or young children working in recorded entertainment; Working hours for school-aged or young children working in live entertainment; and Dictionary.
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