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Partner - General definition

The general definition of a partner.

A partner is your spouse, civil union partner or someone of the same or opposite sex with whom you have a de facto relationship.

For Student Allowance, a partner is someone you are in a recognised relationship with.  Refer to the definition for Recognised Relationship. 

Last updated: 13 June 2011