what age can a child sit in the front seat

In Australia, the law is as clear as mud for some: children under 7 years old must not sit in the front seat if the vehicle has a rear seat. For those aged 7 years and older, it's generally allowed, but with the caveat that they must use the correct restraint or seatbelt. Of course, the safest bet is always the rear seat, far from the wrath of airbags and front-end collisions.

Key points:

• Under 7 years: Must sit in the rear seat if available.
• 7 years and older: Allowed in front if properly restrained.
• Always use appropriate child restraints as per Australian standards.

For the nitty-gritty details and state-specific variations, check your local road authority or ServiceCentral.