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Salaries, allowances, expenses, and services for members and others - Purposes and interpretation - Interpretation

61: Meaning of adult dependant

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"Who is an adult dependant and what does it mean?"

You will be considered an adult dependant if you have a disability and need daily care. You must be 18 years or older and be part of the person's family. You must also rely on them for money and not be in a relationship with someone else.

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60: Interpretation of this Part, or

"What special words mean in this law"

62: Meaning of authorised funding and services, or

"What authorised funding and services means in the law"

Part 4Salaries, allowances, expenses, and services for members and others
Purposes and interpretation: Interpretation

61Meaning of adult dependant

Adult dependant, in relation to a person (A), means a person who has a disability that means they require ongoing daily care and—
to whom A provides ongoing care; and
who is—
1. 18 years of age or older; and
2. maintained as a member of A’s family; and
3. financially dependent on A; and
4. not living with another person in a marriage, civil union, or de facto relationship.