Section 54CCrimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Definitions

In this Division—
abusive behaviour—see section 54F.
adult means an individual who is 18 years of age or older.
course of conduct—see section 54G.
intimate partner, of a person (the first person), means a person who—
(a) is or has been married to the first person, or
(b) is or has been a de facto partner of the first person, or
(c) has or has had an intimate personal relationship with the first person, whether or not the intimate relationship involves or has involved a relationship of a sexual nature.
intimidation, of a person, has the same meaning as in the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007.
stalking has the same meaning as in the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007.

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