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161A Definitions S. 161A def. of *out of home carer* substituted by No. 17/2023 s. 50, amended by No. 6/2024 s. 92. ***out of home carer*** means— (a) a person who acts as a foster carer for an out of home care service provider; or (b) a person employed or engaged by an out of home care service provider— (i) as a carer for children; or (ii) as a provider of services to children at an out of home care residence managed by the service provider. S. 161B inserted by No. 29/2014 s. 8.

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