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#### 3 Definitions 3 Definitions > > (1) In this Act, except in so far as the context or subject-matter otherwise indicates or requires: > > > > applied provision means a provision of: > > > > > (a) the [Insurance Contracts Act 1984](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth, or > > > > > (b) (Repealed) > > > > > (c) an instrument in force under either of those Acts, > > > > being a provision that, pursuant to this Act, applies as a law of New South Wales. > > > > regulation means a regulation made under this Act. > > > (2) An applied provision shall be construed in accordance with the [Acts Interpretation Act 1901](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth, as in force from time to time. > > > (3) Without affecting the generality of section 31 of the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015), this Act shall be construed as operating to the full extent of, but so as not to exceed, the legislative power of Parliament. > > > (4) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act. > > **s 3:** Am 1987 No 48, Sch 32; 2002 No 26, Sch 2.5 \[1\]–\[3\].