South Australian Current Acts

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS ACT 1975 - SECT 11

11—Interpretation

In this Part—

"close personal relationship" means the relationship between 2 adult persons (whether or not related by family and irrespective of their sex or gender identity) who live together as a couple on a genuine domestic basis, but does not include—

            (a)         the relationship between a legally married couple; or

            (b)         a relationship where 1 of the persons provides the other with domestic support or personal care (or both) for fee or reward, or on behalf of some other person or an organisation of whatever kind.

Note—

Two persons may live together as a couple on a genuine domestic basis whether or not a sexual relationship exists, or has ever existed, between them.

"registered relationship" means a relationship that is registered under the Relationships Register Act 2016 , and includes a corresponding law registered relationship under that Act.