Under the 1999 NSW de facto definition, which of the following is NOT included?

• A. Two adult persons living together
• B. People who are not married to one another
• C. Related by family
• D. People who are not married and not related by family

Answer: (C)

Under the 1999 NSW de facto definition, a relationship is recognised between two adult people who live together in a genuine domestic arrangement that resembles a marriage, as long as they are not married to each other and are not related by family. This means the situation where two adults live together and are not married fits, and the combination of not being married and not being related by family also fits. However, being related by family does not fit the de facto criteria, because a de facto relationship is defined as a couple who are not related. So the option describing people who are related by family is not included.