Persons authorised to collect children
Children must not be allowed to leave the care of the service with any person, unless the person: 
- has the role of providing day-to-day care for the child; or
- is authorised in writing to take the child by a person who has the role of providing day-to-day care for the child.
Person's age
The regulations do not specify the legal age for a sibling or other authorised person to collect a child.
Normally a licensed service would not release a child to a sibling under the age of 14 years, unless the child's parent was also present or at least within sight (for example, can be seen waiting in their car).
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