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Interpretation Act 1987

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#### 13 Sovereign and Crown 13 Sovereign and Crown > In any Act or instrument— > > > (a) a reference to the Sovereign (whether the words “Her Majesty” or “His Majesty” or any other words are used) is a reference to the Sovereign for the time being, and > > > (b) a reference to the Crown is a reference to the Crown in right of New South Wales.

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