F.Y.I.

Workshop to educate industry on new rules for employing children under 15

An information evening will be held next week by the Victorian Department of State Development, Business and Innovation to educate the marketing and entertainment industries on new rules regarding the employment of children under 15.

The announcement: 

The Victorian Department of State Development, Business and Innovation (DSDBI) will host a networking event next week to coincide with the launch of a new guide to a mandatory code covering the employment of children in entertainment.

From October 13 new rules will be introduced in Victoria for the employment of child talent in TV, film, photography, advertising, live performances and other entertainment. This will also be relevant to NSW agencies who work across the border in Victoria. These rules will make it easier for employers to understand and meet their legal obligations and mean that children working in entertainment and advertising will be even better protected.

The government has also created a new, streamlined free permit process to save employers time and money. The free permit system must be followed if marketers are using children under 15 years in their campaigns.

The event will be include the distribution of fact sheets and short videos to explain the changes. Associate producer of Neighbours Laurence Wilson will talk on the show’s experiences in successfully managing child talent for almost 30 years.

Event details:

  • What: Entertainment and advertising industry networking opportunity and child employment information session
  • Where: Victorian Investment Centre, Level 46, 55 Collins Street Melbourne
  • WhenWednesday, 1 October, 6pm-7.30pm
  • RSVP:  At www.business.vic.gov.au/entertainment

An advance copy of information resources including the free publication, The Guide to the Employment of Children in the Victorian Entertainment Industry, will also be available.

To learn more, RSVP or get a free copy of The Guide go to www.business.vic.gov.au/entertainment or call 1800 287 287.

Source: Grounded Communications

 

 

 

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