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.

registrable person has the same meaning as in the Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000.

young registrable person means a registrable person who is under the age of 18 years.

Note—

The Interpretation Act 1987 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].