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Defence (Special Undertakings) Act 1952
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#### 4 Interpretation
In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:
> Australia includes all the Territories.
> Commonwealth officer means a person holding office under, or employed by, the Commonwealth and includes:
(a) a person appointed or engaged under the Public Service Act 1999;
(b) a person permanently or temporarily employed or serving in the Public Service of a Territory, or in, or in connection with, the Defence Force, or in the service of an authority or body constituted by or under an Act.
> constable includes a member or special member of the Australian Federal Police or a member of the police force of a State or Territory.
> prohibited area means a place, or an area, that is a prohibited area under section 7, 8 or 8A.
> restricted area means an area that is a restricted area under section 14.
> special defence undertaking means a work or undertaking that is a special defence undertaking under section 6 or 8A.