How long can a 12 year old stay home alone in Australia?
How long can a 12 year old stay home alone in Australia? In NSW, parents are given specific instructions for children of different ages. For example, preschoolers can only be left alone for five to fifteen minutes while children between 10 and 12 can be left alone for 12 hours. Can a 12 year old babysit in Australia? Legal Help for all South Australians There is no law that says how old a child must be to be able to babysit. Parents are expected to make their own decisions and in doing so the only guidance the law provides is...