Industry Research and Development Act 1986
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4 Interpretation
(1) In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:
accountable authority has the meaning given by the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
appointed member means the Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson or a member referred to in paragraph 9(1)(c).
approved form has the meaning given by section 32.
Australia has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
Board means Industry Innovation and Science Australia, established by section 6.
Chairperson means the Chairperson of the Board.
Commissioner has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
committee means a committee appointed under section 22.
consolidated group has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
constitutional corporation has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
core R&D activities has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
core technology has the meaning given by subsection 28E(2).
decision‑making principles has the meaning given by section 32A.
Deputy Chairperson means the Deputy Chairperson of the Board.
entity has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
head company has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
income year has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
internal review decision has the meaning given by section 30D.
MEC group has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
member means the Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson or another member of the Board.
non‑corporate Commonwealth entity has the meaning given by the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.