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Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995
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> acquisition of property has the same meaning as in paragraph 51(xxxi) of the Constitution.
> body corporate manager, in relation to a body corporate, means:
(a) the manager or governing officer (however described) of the body corporate; or
(b) a member of the governing body (however described) of the body corporate.
> child means a person who is under 18 years of age.
> Indigenous Affairs Minister means the Minister administering the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976.
> Indigenous Affairs Secretary means the Secretary of the Department administered by the Minister who administers the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976.
> item, in relation to prohibited material, means a publication, film or computer game.
> just terms has the same meaning as in paragraph 51(xxxi) of the Constitution.
> level 1 prohibited material means:
(a) a publication classified Category 1 restricted or Category 2 restricted; or
(b) an unclassified publication that contains material that would be likely to cause it to be classified Category 1 restricted or Category 2 restricted; or
(c) a film classified X 18+; or
(d) an unclassified film that contains material that would be likely to cause it to be classified X 18+; or
(e) a prohibited advertisement.
> level 2 prohibited material means:
(a) a publication, film or computer game classified RC; or
(b) an unclassified publication, film or computer game that contains material that would be likely to cause it to be classified RC.
> material includes any computer data or other form of recording from which sounds or written or pictorial matter may be produced.
> police officer means a constable within the meaning of the Crimes Act 1914.
> postal service means a postal service within the meaning of paragraph 51(v) of the Constitution.
> prohibited advertisement means an advertisement for a publication, a film or a computer game:
(a) that has been refused approval under Part 3; or
(b) that contains material that would be likely to cause it to be refused approval under Part 3.
> prohibited material means:
(a) level 1 prohibited material; or
(b) level 2 prohibited material.
> prohibited material area means an area in the Northern Territory in relation to which a determination under subsection 100A(1) is in force.
> seized material means material seized under section 106.
> State/Territory body corporate manager, in relation to a body corporate that operates within a State or Territory, means a person who takes part in managing, administering or governing the business of the body corporate in the State or Territory.
> supply includes supply by way of sale, exchange, gift, lease, loan, hire or hire‑purchase.