Who else is exempt, such as under-18s or interstate visitors?
Rule- New South Wales
- Office of the Children's Guardian
- Working With Children Check
- Adults 18+
- 2026
- Volunteers
The Office of the Children's Guardian lists these exemptions:
- People under 18 are exempt. Applicants must be 18 or older.
- Short-term visitors working in NSW for a short time are exempt. For example, a visitor from interstate working with children for fewer than 30 days.
The Regulations contain the full list of exemptions. Employers are expected to decide who is in child-related work and whether an exemption applies.
Added 24 Oct 2026