What is the minimum working age for an employee in Australia?

• It is important to note that the legal working age differs depending on which state or territory you will be working in. Listed below are the contact numbers for your individual state:

• Australian Capital Territory: ACT Office for Children - Youth and Family Support – 13 22 81;
• New South Wales: NSW Office of Industrial Relations – 13 16 28;
• Northern Territory: NT Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment – 08 8999 5511;
• Queensland: Department of Justice and the Attorney-General – 07 3225 2299;
• South Australia: Office of the Employee Ombudsman – 08 8207 1970;
• Tasmania: Worksafe Tasmania – 1300 366 322 (within Tasmania) or 03 6166 4600 (outside Tasmania);
• Victoria: Business Victoria - 1800 28 287 or 03 9651 9200; and
• Western Australia: Wageline - 1300 655 266 (within Western Australia) or 08 922 7700 (outside Western Australia).