4Definitions

4 Definitions

4 Definitions

(1) In this Act, except in so far as the context or subject-matter otherwise indicates or requires:

anatomical examination of a body includes use of the body for medical or scientific purposes.

Note—

However, an anatomical examination does not include a post mortem examination that is required, directed or authorised as provided by section 5.

body means dead human body.

child means a person who has not attained the age of 18 years and who is not married.

designated officer means:

(a) in relation to a hospital, a person appointed for the time being under section 5 (1) (a) of the Human Tissue Act 1983 to be a designated officer for the hospital, or

(b) in relation to a forensic institution, a person appointed for the time being under section 5 (3) of the Human Tissue Act 1983 to be a designated officer for the forensic institution.

Director-General means the Director-General of the Department of Health.

dispose, in relation to a body, means dispose of the body by burial, cremation or other lawful means.

exercise a function includes perform a duty.

forensic institution means:

(a) an institution that is under the control of a public health organisation (within the meaning of the Health Services Act 1997), or

(b) an accredited pathology laboratory under the Health Insurance Act 1973 of the Commonwealth, or

(c) an institution that is under the control of the Health Administration Corporation,

at which post mortem examinations of bodies are carried out, but does not include a hospital.

function includes a power, authority or duty.

hospital means:

(a) a public hospital within the meaning of the Health Services Act 1997, or

(b) a private health facility within the meaning of the Private Health Facilities Act 2007.

human tissue means an organ or other part of a body.