3Definitions

3 Definitions

3 Definitions

(1) In this Act—

conditions of employment has the same meaning as in the Industrial Relations Act 1996.

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 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.