Section 72B — Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

(1) In this Subdivision—
authorised carer has the same meaning as in the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998.
close family member has the same meaning as in section 78A.
parent means biological parent or adoptive parent.
young person means a person who is of or above the age of 16 years and under the age of 18 years.
(2) In this Subdivision, a reference to performing work at a school or performing work for an organisation is a reference to performing work at the school or for the organisation, whether as an employee (whether paid or unpaid), contractor, volunteer or otherwise.
Note. For the purposes of this Subdivision, a person is under the authority of another person if the person is in the care, or under the supervision or authority, of the other person (see section 61H(2)).

Related sections

• s 66EB — Procuring or grooming child under 16 for unlawful sexual activity
• s 66EC — Grooming a person for unlawful sexual activity with a child under the person’s authority
• s 66F — Sexual offences—cognitive impairment
• s 73 — Sexual intercourse—young person between 16 and 18 under special care
• s 73A — Sexual touching—young person between 16 and 18 under special care
• s 78A — Incest

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