6Meaning of parent

6 Meaning of parent

(1) Subject to subsection (3), each of the following is a parent of a student in respect of whom an amount is receivable under the ABSTUDY Scheme: (a) a natural, adoptive or relationship parent of the student with whom the student normally lives; (b) a person (other than a partner of the student) on whom the student is wholly or substantially dependent; (c) if there is no person to whom paragraph (a) or (b) applies—a natural, adoptive or relationship parent of the student with whom the student last lived. (2) Subject to subsection (3), each of the following is a parent of a student in respect of whom an amount is receivable under the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme: (a) a natural, adoptive or relationship parent of the student with whom the student normally lives; (b) a legal guardian of the student; (c) any other adult: (i) on whom the student is wholly or substantially dependent; and (ii) who does not reside at a boarding institution. (3) If: (a) under subsection (1) or (2), 2 or more persons would be parents of a student; and (b) those persons are not all partners of each other; the parent of the student is: (c) whichever of those persons has primary care responsibility for the student; or (d) if 2 or more of those persons have primary care responsibility for the student and are not partners of each other—whichever of those persons to whom an amount is receivable in respect of the student under the relevant scheme. Partners of parents (4) If: (a) a person is a parent of a student under subsections (1) to (3); and (b) the person has a partner; and (c) the student normally lives with the partner; the partner is also a parent of the student.