Children and Young People Act 2008

In this Act:

significant person, for a child or young person, means a person, (other than a family member) who the child or young person, a family member of the child or young person or the director‑general considers is significant in the child’s or young person’s life.

Examples—people who may be significant people

1 a father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law of a young person

2 a long-term friend of a child or young person

3 a person who normally lives with the child or young person

4 a domestic partner of a young person

5 a domestic partner of a parent of a child or young person

6 a boyfriend or girlfriend of a young person

7 a person who has responsibility for the child or young person in accordance with the cultural traditions and customs of the child’s or young person’s community

Division 1.3.2 Parental responsibility