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354 Definitions
In this Division—
***family member***, in relation to the complainant or the accused, includes—
(a) a person who is or has been married to the complainant or the accused; and
(b) a person who has or has had an intimate personal relationship with the complainant or the accused; and
(c) a person who is or has been the parent or step-parent of the complainant or the accused; and
(d) a child who normally or regularly resides with the complainant or the accused; and
(e) a guardian of the complainant or the accused; and
(f) another person who is or has been ordinarily a member of the household of the complainant or the accused;
***protected witness*** means—
(a) the complainant; or
(b) a family member of the complainant; or
(c) a family member of the accused; or
(d) any other witness whom the court declares under section 355 to be a protected witness.
New s. 355 inserted by No. 68/2009 s. 50.