Australian Science, Technology and Engineering Council Act 1978
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In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:
Chairperson means the Chairperson of the Council.
Commonwealth authority means:
(a) an authority or body (other than a company or association) established for a public purpose by or under a law of the Commonwealth or of a Territory; or
(b) a company or association over which the Commonwealth, or an authority or body referred to in paragraph (a), is in a position to exercise control.
Commonwealth Department means a Department of the Australian Public Service or of the Public Service of the Northern Territory.
Council means the Australian Science, Technology and Engineering Council established by this Act.
Deputy Chairperson means the Deputy Chairperson of the Council.
member means a member of the Council, including the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson.
State authority means an authority or body (other than a company or association) established for a public purpose by or under a law of a State.