3Definitions

3 Definitions

3 Definitions

(1) In this Regulation—

offender includes an alleged offender.

relative has the same meaning as in the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007.

the Act means the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Worker Checks) Act 2018.

victim of an offence includes a person to whom an element of the offence is related.

vulnerable person means an adult who is, or may be, unable to take care of themselves or protect themselves from harm or exploitation due to age, illness or disability, and includes an adult who, by reason of age, illness or disability, has difficulty—

(a) understanding their rights, or

(b) understanding a power imbalance between themselves and other persons, or

(c) understanding that a person’s behaviour, intended or otherwise, is inappropriate or illegal, or

(d) making a decision, or

(e) providing consent or agreement, or

(f) expressing disapproval or objection, or

(g) communicating, or

(h) preventing, defending or protecting themselves against an offence or a person who commits an offence.

Note.

The Act and the Interpretation Act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Regulation.

(2) Notes included in this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation.