4Definitions

4 Definitions

In this Act:

action has a meaning affected by section 7.

advocacy function: see sections 13 and 14.

agency: see section 8.

alternative dispute resolution processes means procedures and services for the resolution of disputes, and includes:

(a) conferencing; and
(b) mediation; and
(c) neutral evaluation; and
(d) case appraisal; and
(e) conciliation; and
(f) prescribed procedures or services;

but does not include: (g) arbitration; or (h) court procedures or services. Paragraphs (b) to (f) of this definition do not limit paragraph (a) of this definition.

assistance function: see sections 13 and 15.

Australia, when used in a geographical sense, includes the external Territories.

confidential: see section 9.

constitutional corporation means a corporation to which paragraph 51(xx) of the Constitution applies.

enterprise includes a business, activity, project, undertaking or arrangement.

family enterprise: see section 6.

formal request: see subsection 66(5).

Ombudsman means the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.

paid work means work for financial gain or reward (whether as an employee, a self‑employed person or otherwise).

person assisting small business/family enterprise: see section 81.

prescribed means prescribed by legislative instrument under section 96.

protected information: see section 80.

quarter means a period of 3 months starting on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October.

relevant action: see section 65.

relevant legislation, policies and practices: see section 35.

small business: see section 5.