4Definitions

4 Definitions In this Act: Acting ICAC means a person appointed under section 121(1) or (2). acting in an official capacity, in relation to a person, means the person is performing functions under, or otherwise related to the administration of, this Act.

Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2017 3 anti-democratic conduct, see section 15. Assembly Committee means the committee (if any) designated under section 5. associated entity, see section 176 of the Electoral Act 2004. Australian parliament means: (a) the Legislative Assembly; or (b) the Parliament of the Commonwealth or a State; or (c) the parliament or legislature of another Territory. authorised officer means: (b) a person appointed as an authorised officer under section 131. breach of public trust, see section 13. claimant, for Part 5, Division 2, see section 84. claimant's representative, for Part 5, Division 2, see section 84. Clerk, for Part 5, Division 2, see section 84. closed session, for Part 5, Division 1, see section 78. conduct means an act or an omission to perform an act. conflict of interest, see section 10(6). connected to public affairs, in relation to conduct, means: (a) conduct in the course of, or closely related to, the performance of official functions, including conduct engaged in otherwise than in the performance of official functions that adversely affects or could adversely affect, directly or indirectly, the honest, impartial or effective performance of those functions; or (b) conduct that affects the use, allocation or receipt of public resources to which a public officer has access in connection with being a public officer; or

Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2017 4 (c) conduct involving the use of authority or perceived authority that a person has as a result of being a public officer or representing themselves as a public officer. corrupt conduct, see section 10. eligible person: (a) for appointment as the ICAC – see section 114(1); or (b) for appointment as the Inspector – see section 134(2). engage in conduct means: (a) perform an act; or (b) omit to perform an act. engage in retaliation, see section 95. examination means an examination under section 34 for an investigation. function includes duty and power. general report, see section 48(1). give evidence includes answer a question, give information and produce an item. (a) generally – includes any of the following: (i) injury, loss or damage; (ii) intimidation or harassment; (iii) discrimination, disadvantage or adverse treatment (including disciplinary action), in relation to employment, career, profession, trade or business; or (b) for protection of protected persons – see section 112(4). health practitioner means: (a) a medical practitioner; or (b) a person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to practise in the psychology profession (other than as a student).

Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2017 5 ICAC means the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption established by section 17. ICAC Minister means the minister administering this Act. ICAC premises means premises occupied by the ICAC, the ICAC's Office or a member of ICAC staff in connection with the performance of official functions. ICAC's Office means the Agency of that name specified in