3Definitions

#### 3 Definitions 3 Definitions > > (1) In this Act: > > > > child means any person who is under the age of 18 years. > > > > conduct includes an act or omission or a course of conduct. > > > > contact prohibition order means a contact prohibition order made under section 16C. > > > > exercise a function includes perform a duty. > > > > function includes a power, authority or a duty. > > > > government agency includes any public or local authority. > > > > interim prohibition order means an interim child protection prohibition order granted under section 7. > > > > prohibition order means a child protection prohibition order granted under section 5, and includes an interim prohibition order. > > > > registrable offence has the same meaning as in the [Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2000-042). > > > > registrable person has the same meaning as in the [Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2000-042). > > > > young registrable person means a registrable person who is under the age of 18 years. > > > > Note— > > > > The [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Act. > > > (2) For the purposes of this Act, a person poses a risk to the lives or sexual safety of one or more children or children generally if there is a risk that the person will engage in conduct that may constitute a registrable offence against or in respect of a child or children. > > > (3) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act. > > **s 3:** Am 2009 No 93, Sch 2 \[1\].