95AInterpretation

95A Interpretation

(1) In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears:

applicable period, in relation to a locality notice, has the meaning given by section 95ZB.

body means any organisation or body, whether incorporated or unincorporated, and includes a group of 2 or more individuals.

business notice means a notice under subsection 95L(3).

Commonwealth authority means:

(a) the Commonwealth; or

(b) an authority, institution or other body (other than a society, association or incorporated company) established for a public purpose by or under:

(i) a law of the Commonwealth, other than the Northern Territory (Self‑Government) Act 1978 (or a law made under, or continued in force by, that Act); or

(ii) another law as in force in Norfolk Island, the Territory of Christmas Island or the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands; or

(c) a society, association or incorporated company in which the Commonwealth, or an authority, institution or other body of the kind referred to in paragraph (b), has a controlling interest.

declared person, in relation to goods or services of a particular description, means a person in relation to whom a declaration under subsection 95X(2) in relation to goods or services of that description is in force.

exempt supply, in relation to goods or services of a particular description, means a supply of goods or services of that description in relation to which a declaration under section 95B is in force.

external inquiry means an inquiry by a body other than the Commission.

goods includes:

(a) ships, aircraft and other vehicles; and

(b) animals, including fish; and

(c) minerals, trees and crops, whether on, under or attached to land or not; and

(d) water; and

(e) gas and electricity.

inquiry means an inquiry held in accordance with this Part into a matter or matters relating to prices for the supply of goods or services.

inquiry body means:

(a) in relation to an inquiry to be held, or being held, by the Commission—the Commission; or

(b) in relation to an inquiry to be held, or being held, by a body other than the Commission—the other body.

inquiry Chair means:

(a) in relation to an inquiry to be held, or being held, by the Commission—the member of the Commission presiding at the inquiry; or

(b) in relation to an inquiry to be held, or being held, by a body other than the Commission—the person presiding at the inquiry.

inquiry notice means a notice under section 95H.