Note the limited definition of a suitable “near relative” (s2, Interpretation):
near relative, in relation to a deceased person, means—
(a) the spouse, civil union partner, or de facto partner of the deceased, but only if the spouse, civil union partner, or de facto partner was living together with the deceased immediately before his or her death; and
(b) a parent of the deceased; and
(c) any child of the deceased who is aged 16 years or over; and
(d) any other relative of the deceased who usually resided with him or her.
Notably, the following categories are not counted as "near relatives" unless they lived at the same address as the deceased:
- brothers and sisters, uncles or aunts, nephews or nieces.
- grandchildren
- a partner/spouse who has separated from the deceased.