Part 1Preliminary

Part 1 — Preliminary

1. Short title 2

2. Commencement 2

3. Contents of this Act 2

4. References in section headings and definitions to comparable provisions of Commonwealth Acts 2

5. Terms used 3

6. Meaning of member of the family — FLA s. 4(1AB) 18

7. Meaning of relative — FLA s. 4(1AC) and (1AD) 20

7A. Meaning of major long‑term issues — FLA s. 4(1) 21

7B. Meaning of debtor subject to a personal insolvency agreement — FLA s. 5 21

8. Meaning of court 22

9A. Meaning of family violence etc. — FLA s. 4AB 22

9B. Courts and Tribunals (Electronic Processes Facilitation) Act 2013 Pt. 2 applies 23