❓ Question clarifies the definition of 'de facto partner' under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003, specifically whether it includes same-sex relationships. The answer confirms it does, referencing the Interpretation Act 1984.
AnsweredQoN 2086Legislative Council
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I refer to Section 4 of the
Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003
, and ask -
Does the term, ‘a defacto partner’, include persons in a homosexual relationship, or is it restricted to a heterosexual relationship?
Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003
, and ask -
Does the term, ‘a defacto partner’, include persons in a homosexual relationship, or is it restricted to a heterosexual relationship?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 August 2004
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Attorney General
Response time
56 days
As provided by Section 13A of the
Interpretation Act 1984
, a "de facto" relationship can exist between people of the same sex.
Interpretation Act 1984
, a "de facto" relationship can exist between people of the same sex.
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