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23DZZNWho is a proprietor?
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#### 23DZZN Who is a proprietor?
(1) The proprietor of radiation oncology premises is the person or government agency who has effective control of:
(a) the premises, whether or not the holder of an estate or interest in the premises; and
(b) the use of the radiation oncology equipment used at the premises; and
(c) the employment of staff (including medical practitioners) connected with the premises.
(2) The proprietor of a base for mobile radiation oncology equipment is the person or government agency who has effective control of:
(a) the base, whether or not the holder of an estate or interest in the base; and
(b) the use of radiation oncology equipment ordinarily located at the base when not in use; and
(c) the employment of staff (including medical practitioners) connected with the base.
(3) In this section:
> employment includes:
(a) appointment or employment by the Commonwealth, a State or Territory; and
(b) appointment or employment by a government agency; and
(c) full‑time, part‑time and casual work; and
(d) work under a contract for services.
> government agency includes:
(a) a Department of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory; and
(b) an authority (incorporated or unincorporated) established for a public purpose by or under a Commonwealth, State or Territory law.
> Note: Section 23DZZZH contains rules on the application of this Part to partnerships.