Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01248:reg:6:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01248
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 6/21)
Character Range: 139292–142086

the relationship between the persons, including (where relevant):
 (i) the duration of the relationship; and
 (ii) whether or not a sexual relationship exists; and
 (iii) the ownership, use and acquisition of property; and
 (iv) the degree of mutual commitment to a shared life; and
 (v) the care and support of children; and
 (vi) the reputation and public aspects of the relationship; and
 (vii) the degree of emotional support; and
 (viii) the extent to which the relationship is one of mere convenience; and
 (ix) any evidence suggesting that the parties intend the relationship to be permanent; and
 (b) the existence of a statutory declaration signed by one of the persons to the effect that the person is, or (in the case of a statutory declaration made after the end of the relationship) was, in an interdependency relationship with the other person.

302‑200.02  What is an interdependency relationship—existence of relationship
 (1) For the purposes of paragraph 302‑200(3)(b) of the Act, this section specifies circumstances in which 2 persons have, or do not have, an interdependency relationship under section 302‑200 of the Act.

Interdependency relationship
 (2) Two persons have an interdependency relationship if:
 (a) they satisfy the requirements of paragraphs 302‑200(1)(a) to (c) of the Act; and
 (b) one or both of them provides the other with support and care of a type and quality normally provided in a close personal relationship, rather than by a mere friend or flatmate.
Note: For example, care normally provided in a close personal relationship rather than by a friend or flatmate includes the following:
(a) significant care provided for the other person when the other person is unwell;
(b) significant care provided for the other person when the other person is suffering emotionally.
 (3) Two persons have an interdependency relationship if:
 (a) they have a close personal relationship; and
 (b) they do not satisfy one or more of the other requirements set out in subsection 302‑200(1) of the Act; and
 (c) the reason they do not satisfy those requirements is that they are temporarily living apart.
Note: For example, 2 persons may satisfy paragraph (c) if one of the persons is temporarily working overseas or is in gaol.
 (4) Two persons have an interdependency relationship if:
 (a) they have a close personal relationship; and
 (b) they do not satisfy one or more of the other requirements set out in subsection 302‑200(1) of the Act; and
 (c) the reason they do not satisfy those requirements is that either or both of them suffer from a disability.

No interdependency relationship
 (5) Two persons do not have an interdependency relationship if one of them provides domestic support and personal care to the other:
 (a) under an employment contract or