Criminal Code Act 1983
148ADefinitions
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148A Definitions contaminate, in relation to goods, includes: (a) to interfere with the goods; and (b) to make it appear that the goods have been contaminated or interfered with. goods includes any substance: (a) whether or not for human consumption; (b) whether natural or manufactured; and (c) whether or not incorporated or mixed with other goods. (2) In this Division, a reference to economic loss caused through public awareness of the contamination of goods includes a reference to economic loss caused through: (a) members of the public not purchasing or using those goods or similar goods; or (b) steps taken to avoid public alarm or anxiety or to avoid harm to members of the public.