what age can child sit in front seat australia

In Australia, kids under 4 years must not sit in the front seat if the vehicle has two or more rows—no exceptions.

From 4 to under 7, they can only sit in front if all rear seats are occupied by children under 7 (or the car has no rear seats), and they must be in the correct restraint or booster. From 7 years onward they may sit in the front, but the back seat is strongly recommended until about 12 years due to airbag and belt geometry. Always use the right restraint for age and size, and never place a rear-facing seat in front of an active airbag. Rules are largely uniform nationwide, but check your state or territory road authority for any nuances. Consult official documentation for exact figures.