1Interpretation

1 Interpretation

(1) In this Deed, where the context requires or admits, a reference to the Deed shall include a reference to the Rules, as set out in the Schedule (in this Deed called the Rules), and the Rules shall form part of the Deed. In the case of an inconsistency between the provisions of the Deed and the Rules, the provisions of the Deed shall prevail. (2) In this Deed, where the context requires or admits, words and expressions defined in the Act or the Rules have the same meanings when used in the Deed. The headings in this Deed and the Rules are for the convenience of reference only and shall not affect their interpretation. (3) In this Deed Minister means: (a) the Commonwealth Minister of State for Defence; (b) if 2 or more Commonwealth Ministers administer Departments which have functions in relation to the administration of matters to which the Deed relates, the Minister who administers the Department which has the function in relation to each of those matters; or (c) a member of the Executive Council acting for the time being for and on behalf of any of those Ministers.