3Definitions

3 Definitions

In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

Australia, when used in a geographical sense, includes Norfolk Island, the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands and the Territory of Christmas Island.

benefit includes:

(a) a pension, allowance, concession or payment; and
(b) a card entitling its holder to a concession or a payment of any kind.

centrelink program has the meaning given by section 40.

Chief Executive Centrelink means the Chief Executive Centrelink referred to in section 7.

Chief Executive Medicare has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973.

Departmental employee means an APS employee in Services Australia.

Note: APS employee is defined in the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

enactment means:

(a) an Act; or
(b) an instrument (including rules, regulations and by‑laws) made under an Act.

function includes power.

medicare program has the same meaning as in the Human Services (Medicare) Act 1973.

perform includes exercise.

Secretary means the Chief Executive Officer of Services Australia.

service delivery functions, in relation to the Chief Executive Centrelink, has the meaning given by section 8A.