7Interpretation of relevant Codes

7 Interpretation of relevant Codes

Except in relation to matters expressly provided for by this Act and subject to any express provision contained in a relevant Code, the laws in force in the Australian Capital Territory at the commencement of the Commonwealth Act that relate to the interpretation of Ordinances of the Australian Capital Territory –

(a) apply for the purposes of the interpretation of each relevant Code as if the relevant Code were an Ordinance of the Australian Capital Territory; and

(b) apply for the purposes of the interpretation of any instrument (including rules, regulations, or by-laws) made, granted, or issued under or, in the case of regulations, applying as regulations made under, a relevant Code as if the instrument were made, granted, or issued under such an Ordinance.