Relationships Register Act 2010
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(1) In this Act:
adult means a person of or above the age of 18 years.
corresponding law means a law of another State or a Territory providing for the registration of or recognition of relationships that is prescribed by the regulations.
interstate registered relationship—see section 16.
Register means the Register established under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995.
registered relationship means a relationship that is registered under this Act.
Registrar means the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages within the meaning of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995.
Note—
The Interpretation Act 1987 contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Act.
(2) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act.