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New Australian Regulations

In January 2008, the 7th Amendment to the National Road Rules were agreed on nationally, however to be effective and enforceable they need to be adopted into State or Territory legislation. Each state has gradually brought in the following regualtions. There are exemptions for people with existing restraints and with children outside the weight / size guidelines.

Children up to 6 months must be in rear facing restraint.
Children up to 4 years must be in a restraint with an internal 5 point harness.
Children 4 to 7 years must be in booster seat.
Children under 4 not permitted in front seat and children under 7 are not permitted in front seat unless all rear seats are occupied by children less than 4 years.

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