(1) An ESS interest , in a company, is a beneficial interest in:
(a) a * share in the company; or
(b) a right to acquire a beneficial interest in a share in the company.
(2) An employee share scheme is a * scheme under which * ESS interests in a company are provided to employees, or * associates of employees, (including past or prospective employees) of:
(a) the company; or
(b) * subsidiaries of the company;
in relation to the employees' employment.
Note: See section 83A - 325 for relationships similar to employment.