You must be at least 18 years old to get a tattoo. A tattoo parlor may ask for proof of age if they think you are under 18. It is illegal to tattoo someone under the age of 18, even if your parent or guardian agrees. It is also illegal for anyone to sell, give or provide tobacco to anyone under the age of 18. This does not apply if it is a parent of the child or another responsible person (for example, a step-parent or guardian). Talk about your feelings It`s okay to let your child know how you feel about tattooing or piercing. You might feel good about it, you might really hate the idea, or your feelings might be somewhere in between. It depends on what you want to break through. Once you turn 16, there is no law preventing you from getting pierced without your parents` permission, as long as the piercing doesn`t take place in an intimate setting. If you want a piercing in an intimate area, you`ll have to wait until you`re 18 before someone is allowed to do it to you. If you are under 18, it is illegal for someone to perform a body modification on you, such as stretching the earlobe, scarring, or splitting your tongue.

It is illegal for anyone to do this to you, even if you want to. The law doesn`t say when you can smoke cigarettes, but it`s illegal to pretend you`re 18 or older to buy them. When you`re 18, you can decide if you want to get any type of piercing. It`s up to you. It is illegal to sell cigarettes to people under the age of 18. A parent cannot consent to their child (under the age of 18) having a piercing on any of these parts. (1) In this section, “drilling” means piercing a part of the body for the purpose of inserting a rod, needle, ring, bolt or similar component. Teen laws, tattoos and piercings vary across Australia. It is illegal to lie about your age, use false evidence, or lie about your guardian`s permission to have you tattooed, pierced, or altered if you are a minor.

It is also illegal to help someone else with this. To apply for legal aid online, visit: www.lsc.sa.gov.au The following law applies whether you see a professional piercer or ask a friend to perform your piercing. There are other things worth talking about with your child if they want a tattoo or piercing. These are: The agreement must contain information about the nature of the procedure and how it is to be conducted. It should also include information on how you should take care of the area of your body where you will have the procedure performed. The only time you don`t need to make a written agreement is if you want an earlobe piercing and you`re 16 or older. In the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales, young people under the age of 18 need their parents` permission to get tattooed. As a parent, you must give your permission in person or in writing and you must say what type of tattoo you accept and where. If you`re having trouble talking to your child about tattoos or piercings, our articles on negotiation, conflict management, problem solving, and difficult conversations can help.

If you have negative feelings about tattoos or piercings, your child may be more willing to listen to them if you calmly “assume” your feelings rather than trying to transfer your values to your child or tell them what to do. For example, “I don`t like the idea of you getting tattooed at 16 because you might decide you won`t like it in 5 years. And then it gets difficult and it costs you a lot of money to get rid of it. You will see a lot of people, young and old, with piercings and tattoos. Even if you have mixed feelings, it can be helpful to know that many people feel good about them — or don`t even notice them. It`s worth being careful when banning tattoos or piercings altogether, as this can cause a child to get one anyway, but without taking proper safety precautions. If a police officer or other legally authorized person (such as a local government employee) thinks you just received cigarettes, they may ask for proof of your age, as well as your name and address. If they find out that you obtained the cigarettes illegally, they may take them away from you and not have to return them. If you are under 16, you can only get a piercing if you have your parents` permission (in person or in writing). In New South Wales, piercers are not allowed to give piercings to teenagers under the age of 16 in intimate areas such as genitals or nipples, even if teenagers have parental permission. Non-intimate areas In the Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory and Queensland, teenagers under the age of 18 can get piercings if they can make an informed and reasonable judgment about them. Young people get tattooed and pierced for many reasons.

For example, you may want to: Queensland has age laws at which you can do the following: Listen to your child Start by listening to your child`s point of view. Your child is more likely to be open with you if they feel you appreciate their thoughts and feelings. Let your child explain why they want a tattoo or piercing and why it`s important to them. Try to respect your child`s point of view, even if you disagree with them. People who have certain conditions or take certain medications are at a higher risk of infection or complications, so they should avoid piercings or tattoos. If this sounds like your child, it`s a good idea to check with your GP to see if a tattoo is safe. If your child wants a very visible or very large tattoo or piercing that you don`t want, you can compromise on size or location. Another option might be to delay tattooing or piercing until your child is older. For example, you could offer to pay for your child`s 18th birthday if they want another one. YFS Legal provides legal information and advice to young people under the age of 25. In South Australia, regardless of your age, you must make a written agreement with the person who will give you a tattoo, piercing or other body sign.

In Western Australia, teenagers under the age of 18 can get pierced with their parents` permission. If the piercing is in an intimate area (nipples, genitals, area, perineum or uvula), no one is legally allowed to do it with you until the age of 18, even if you want to. There is no specific age to get other types of piercings. If you are under 18, you can agree to be pierced without your parents` consent if you are able to make an informed and reasoned decision. While you don`t need your parents` consent under the law, many piercing studios may still require it. The Youth Advocacy Centre provides a community-based legal and social service to youth up to the age of 18.