3Interpretation

3 Interpretation

In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

Aborigine means a person of the Aboriginal race of Australia.

annual report means a report by the Council under section 30.

appointed member means a member of the Council appointed under subsection 14(2).

Chairperson means the Chairperson of the Council.

committee means a committee established under subsection 17(1).

Council means the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation established by section 4.

Deputy Chairperson means the Deputy Chairperson of the Council.

ex officio member means a member referred to in paragraph 14(1)(f) or (g).

member means a member of the Council.

strategic plan means a strategic plan within the meaning of section 10.

Torres Strait Islander means a descendant of an indigenous inhabitant of the Torres Strait Islands.