how old can sit in the front seat Page 4

Wondering when a kid can ride shotgun in Australia? In vehicles with more than one row, children under 4 can’t sit in the front at all; they must be in an approved restraint in the back. Kids 4 to under 7 must also stay in the back, unless every rear seat is occupied by younger children—then they may use the front in the correct booster with top‑tether. In single‑row vehicles (think utes), under‑7s may sit in the front only in the appropriate approved restraint. From 7 years+ it’s generally legal to use the front seat, but safety‑wise keep them in the back until at least 12 because airbags and belt geometry aren’t sized for small humans. Laws are state‑based, so check your local rules, but that’s the national gist.