Elite sport definitions

Elite individual sports, for example:

member of a national squad or equivalent (Australian Institute of Sport)
current international representation during the last 18 months
top 5 national ranking for the year prior
contracted to compete in professional sporting events in the last 18 months
member of the NSW state team within the last/current competition season
athletes who are a member of a state or national development squad as recognized by the relevant state or national sporting body.

Elite team sports, for example:

member of a national squad or equivalent (Australian Institute of Sport)
member of a state squad or equivalent (NSW Institute of Sport)
contracted to compete in professional sporting events in the last 18 months
athletes who are a member of a state or national development squad as recognised by the relevant state or national sporting body.

Elite arts definitions

Can include, or equate to, national and state representation, for example:

attendance at the Australian Ballet School, or other state level dance programs or institutions
being selected on audition, or through the submission of a body of work, for an arts program that has been advertised statewide or nationwide for applicants.

Entertainment industry definition

Employment in the entertainment industry, for example selection as a significant cast member for a professional musical, theatre or film production.

Application for Exemption from Attendance (eg. Elite Sport/Arts)