3Definitions

#### 3 Definitions 3 Definitions > > (1) In this Act— > > > > conditions of employment has the same meaning as in the [Industrial Relations Act 1996](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1996-017). > > > > function includes a power, authority or duty and exercise a function includes perform a duty. > > > > member of Parliament means a member of the Legislative Council or a member of the Legislative Assembly. > > > > political office holder means— > > > > > (a) a Minister, or > > > > > (b) the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, or > > > > > (c) the holder of a Parliamentary office in respect of which a determination under section 4 is in force. > > > > Presiding Officer means the President of the Legislative Council or the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. > > > > relevant Presiding Officer means— > > > > > (a) in relation to a person employed under Part 3 by a member of the Legislative Council—the President of the Legislative Council, or > > > > > (b) in relation to a person employed under Part 3 by a member of the Legislative Assembly—the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. > > > > special office holder means a member of Parliament who holds an office specified in Schedule 1. > > > > Note— > > > > The [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Act. > > > (2) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act.