Queensland Consolidated Acts

FAMILY SERVICES ACT 1987 - SECT 2

In this Act--

agent means an agent under a contract entered into under section 5.

approved form see section 30.

charge, of an offence, means a charge in any form, including, for example, the following--

(a) a charge on an arrest;

(b) a notice to appear served under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 382;

(c) a complaint under the Justices Act 1886;

(d) a charge by a court under the Justices Act 1886, section 42(1A) or another provision of an Act;

(e) an indictment.

child means a person who has not attained the age of 18 years.

commencement, for part 6, division 3, see section 35.

engaged by the department, for part 6, division 3, see section 35.

guardian means any person who is recognised in law as a legal guardian of a child.

honorary officer means a person holding appointment as an honorary officer under section 4.

person includes an association of persons that is not incorporated.

police commissioner, for part 6, division 3, see section 35.

police information, for part 6, division 3, see section 35.

unamended Act, for part 6, division 3, see section 35.