Interpretation
2.  In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires —
“applicant” includes a person in whose favour a maintenance order has been made under the provisions of this Act;
“approved person or organisation” means a person or an organisation that has been approved by the Minister in writing for the purposes of this Act;
“child” includes an illegitimate, adopted and step-child;
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents appointed under section 12(1) and includes a Deputy Commissioner and an Assistant Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents;
“respondent” includes a person against whom a maintenance order has been made under the provisions of this Act;
“Tribunal” means the Tribunal for the Maintenance of Parents established under section 13.