4Interpretation

4 Interpretation

In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears –

child means a person who has not attained the age of 18 years;

Commissioner means the person appointed under section 5(1) ;

identifying details includes name, date of birth, street address, contact details, photographs and other prescribed information but does not include any information that is subject to any lawful claim or right of privilege;

information-sharing entity has the same meaning as in the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 ;

Ombudsman has the same meaning as in the Ombudsman Act 1978 ;

report means a report of the Commissioner made under this Act;

Secretary means Secretary of the Department;

State authority has the same meaning as in the State Service Act 2000 ;

vulnerable, in relation to a child or young person, includes –

(a) a child or young person who is the subject of proceedings under the Youth Justice Act 1997 ; and

(b) a child or young person who is, or was, the subject of a care and protection order under the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 ; and

(c) a child or young person who is at risk within the meaning of the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 ; and

(d) a child or young person who is receiving, or has received, services under the or Part 5 of the ;