3Interpretation

3 Interpretation

In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

Account means the account continued in existence by section 33.

agricultural research means scientific, technical, economic or socio‑economic research in connection with agriculture, and includes the publication of reports, periodicals, books and papers in connection with any such research.

agriculture includes such uses of land as are prescribed for the purposes of this definition.

annual report means the report referred to in section 39.

appointed member of the Council means a member of the Council appointed under subsection 19(2).

Centre means the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

CEO means the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre.

Chair means the Chair of the Commission.

Commission means the Commission for International Agricultural Research established by section 7.

Commissioner means a Commissioner of the Commission appointed in accordance with section 10 and includes the Chair.

Council means the Policy Advisory Council.

institution includes:

(a) an organization, group or body, whether incorporated or unincorporated; and
(b) a Department of State, or an authority, of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.

international agricultural research centre means an independent, non‑profit organisation that:

(a) is internationally funded; and
(b) carries out:
(i) research into sustainable improvements in the productivity of agriculture, forestry and fisheries in developing countries; and
(ii) activities related to such research.

President means the President of the Council.