Register of authorised employers

Last update: 09 October 2024

The Office of the Children's Guardian regulates the employment of children under 15 years of age in the entertainment and exhibition, still photography, door-to-door sales industries and children under 16 years of age in the modelling industry.

Register of authorised employers

Employers of children in these industries must have a valid authority to employ such children in NSW and comply with the Code of Practice.

Types of authorities:

  • entertainment and exhibition
  • still photography only
  • door-to-door sales only
  • student.


If you are not sure if an employer is authorised to employ children in the relevant industries please contact us.

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