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354 Definitions

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Explained inBill clause 354

In this Division—

New s. 354 inserted by No. 68/2009 s. 50.S. 354 renumbered as s. 406 by No. 68/2009 s. 52(s).

family member, in relation to the complainant or the accused, includes—

(a)a person who is or has been married to the complainant or the accused; and

(b)a person who has or has had an intimate personal relationship with the complainant or the accused; and

(c)a person who is or has been the parent or step-parent of the complainant or the accused; and

(d)a child who normally or regularly resides with the complainant or the accused; and

(e)a guardian of the complainant or the accused; and

(f)another person who is or has been ordinarily a member of the household of the complainant or the accused;

protected witness means—

(a)the complainant; or

(b)a family member of the complainant; or

(c)a family member of the accused; or

(d)any other witness whom the court declares under section 355 to be a protected witness.