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The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.
Note 1 The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain terms used in this
Act, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined
elsewhere.
For example, the signpost definition ‘Commonwealth record—see the
Evidence Act 1995 (Cwlth), dictionary.’ means that the term
‘Commonwealth record’ is defined in that dictionary and the definition
applies to this Act.
Note 2 A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to
the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act,
provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see
Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).
Note 3 This section differs from the Commonwealth Act and NSW Act.
Formal matters Part 1.1