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Compare my offersAU · Victoria lifejackets 2028 · Updated October 9, 2026
Victoria lifejackets 2028: AS 4758, child fit and re-arm kits
From 1 July 2028, Victoria will accept only lifejackets meeting AS 4758. Safe Transport Victoria’s current guidance and the 2023 Gazette notice set out the change. Read the standard on your existing jacket first: a serviceable AS 4758 jacket does not need replacing simply because the date arrives.
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In short
The standard and the buoyancy level answer different questions. The level you need also depends on the vessel, water and activity.
Children under 12 must wear a lifejacket in open areas of a vessel underway. STV specifies Level 100 for children in enclosed waters, including Port Phillip Bay.
A child’s weight band is not a fit guarantee. An inflatable’s 33 g cylinder and water-sensing cartridge are different components.
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What changes on 1 July 2028?
What changes on 1 July 2028?
Gazette S264 of 26 May 2023 preserves specified older standards only until the transition date. STV’s equipment guidance says AS 4758 is the accepted standard from July 2028. Look for the actual label; colour, age or the word “PFD” cannot identify it.
Keep the distinction between carriage and wearing rules. Select the appropriate level using STV’s requirements for your craft and waters, then confirm fit, condition and service requirements. This page does not calculate every vessel’s legal equipment inventory.
Check the jacket before buying
Check the jacket before buying
Child size: weight and chest together
Child size: weight and chest together
The Burke Child Front Entry Level 100 PFD is an AS 4758.1 foam example with a crotch strap and lifting strap. The maker lists these sizes. They are not universal sizes and we have not independently fitted or tested the jacket.
| Burke size | Weight shown by maker | Maximum chest shown | Before buying |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3XS | 10-15 kg | 55 cm | Use both limits and the fitting instructions. |
| 2XS | 15-25 kg | 60 cm | At 15 kg, ask the maker about the overlapping weight boundary. |
| XS | 25-40 kg | 85 cm | At 25 kg, weight alone does not settle which size fits. |
3XS10-15 kg
Maximum chest shown: 55 cm
Before buying: Use both limits and the fitting instructions.
2XS15-25 kg
Maximum chest shown: 60 cm
Before buying: At 15 kg, ask the maker about the overlapping weight boundary.
XS25-40 kg
Maximum chest shown: 85 cm
Before buying: At 25 kg, weight alone does not settle which size fits.
Measure over the clothes the child will wear. Follow the maker’s fit checks; a jacket should not be selected solely by age or a “toddler” title. Recheck when the child grows. A Level 100 example does not determine suitability for all waters.
33 g cylinder is not the firing-head cartridge
33 g cylinder is not the firing-head cartridge
| Exact Burke example | What the maker identifies | What it does not establish |
|---|---|---|
| IB2433 | 33 g CO2 cylinder plus three retaining clips | Not proof of the correct water-sensing cartridge for every firing head. |
| IB2524 | Replacement water-sensing cartridge for UML Pro-Sensor Elite | Not a cylinder and not universal across UML mechanisms. |
| Burke Standard Inflatable PFD | Level 150, AS 4758.1; 33 g cylinder; wearer 40 kg+, chest 70-140 cm | Not proof that your older Burke jacket has the same head, or that it fits a child. |
IB243333 g CO2 cylinder plus three retaining clips
What it does not establish: Not proof of the correct water-sensing cartridge for every firing head.
IB2524Replacement water-sensing cartridge for UML Pro-Sensor Elite
What it does not establish: Not a cylinder and not universal across UML mechanisms.
Burke Standard Inflatable PFDLevel 150, AS 4758.1; 33 g cylinder; wearer 40 kg+, chest 70-140 cm
What it does not establish: Not proof that your older Burke jacket has the same head, or that it fits a child.
The part codes were checked against Burke’s product data. Read the actual jacket and firing-head labels before ordering. After inflation or failed service checks, follow the model’s re-arming instructions; an apparently full cylinder is not a substitute for inspection.
Three checks before a bargain
Three checks before a bargain
- Standard versus level. AS 4758 is the standard. Level 100 or 150 is the buoyancy category. One does not replace the other.
- “Adult” versus fit. Use actual weight and chest limits. The inflatable example above starts at 40 kg; it is not a child recommendation.
- One kit versus several components. Ask whether the required cylinder, clips and exact automatic cartridge are included. Do not compare a cartridge-only price with a complete kit.
- Old stock versus usable life. Check manufacture and service dates and the maker’s replacement instructions. A new-looking jacket can still require service.
- Servicing versus legal selection. Servicing cannot turn a jacket with an older standard into an AS 4758 jacket.
Take this checklist to the shop
Take this checklist to the shop
Record the boat and water category.
Use STV’s official equipment guidance to identify the required level and wearing rules.
Read the jacket label.
Record AS standard, level, model and wearer limits. For a child, bring current weight and chest measurements.
Check condition and servicing.
Use the exact manufacturer’s inspection schedule. For inflatables, photograph the firing-head and cylinder labels and identify each replacement component.
Compare the same eligible item.
Match standard, level, size, model, included parts, condition, tax and membership conditions. Rank verified item prices with shipping disclosed separately. An unsuitable size is not a cheaper equivalent.
Questions and answers
Fair questions,
plain answers.
Must I replace every jacket in 2028?
No. A jacket already meeting AS 4758 still needs the right level, fit, condition and service checks, but the transition date alone does not require a new one.
Is Level 150 always required?
This guide makes no universal Level 150 claim. Check STV for your vessel, waters and activity.
Does “under 12” include a 12-year-old?
No. The child rule cited here concerns children younger than 12. Other wearing rules can still apply.
Which Burke size should I choose at exactly 15 kg?
The maker’s listed bands meet at 15 kg. Use chest measurement and fitting instructions and ask the maker to resolve the boundary; we do not select one automatically.
Is IB2524 a complete 33 g re-arm kit?
No. Burke identifies it as the UML Pro-Sensor Elite water-sensing cartridge. The 33 g cylinder kit is a different item, IB2433.
Can I use a similar-looking cartridge?
Do not infer compatibility from appearance. Match the firing-head identification and manufacturer instructions.
Sources
Every claim,
traceable.
- Safe Transport Victoria: safety equipmentAS 4758 transition, child wearing rules and Level 100 in enclosed waters. Checked October 9, 2026.
- Victoria Gazette S264, 26 May 2023Transition notice for the older prescribed lifejacket standards. Checked October 9, 2026.
- Burke: Child Front Entry Level 100 PFDExact standard, size/weight/chest bands and straps. Checked October 9, 2026.
- Burke: Standard Inflatable PFDExact Level 150 example and 33 g / wearer limits. Checked October 9, 2026.
- Burke: PFD Recharge 33g CO2 kitProduct JSON confirms SKU IB2433 and cylinder plus clips. Checked October 9, 2026.
- Burke: UML Pro-Sensor Elite cartridgeProduct JSON confirms SKU IB2524 and specific head compatibility. Checked October 9, 2026.
- Burke: register and maintain a lifejacketManufacturer service guidance; not generalised to every brand. Checked October 9, 2026.
Future announcements, model revisions and seller conditions can change. Follow the linked authority or manufacturer before relying on a date or buying an exact model. No retailer item prices, shipping amounts or stock positions are asserted here.
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