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Criminal Code Act 1983
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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.