s 9
In forceWords relating to gender
Part 2Definitions and rules about the meaning of words
9 Words relating to gender
(1)
Every word implying a particular gender will be construed as including every other gender and will also be applicable to an individual who does not identify as having any particular gender.
(2)
Every word implying a particular gender will be construed as including a body corporate as well as an individual.
(3)
Every phrase consisting of a masculine pronoun and a feminine pronoun joined by the conjunction "or" will be construed as applicable to a body corporate as well as an individual.
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