Norfolk Island Applied Laws Ordinance 2016
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6 Interpretation Act
(1) The Interpretation Act 1979 (Norfolk Island) does not apply to this Ordinance or rules made under this Ordinance.
Note: The Acts Interpretation Act 1901 applies instead because this Ordinance and rules made under it are legislative instruments (see subsection 13(1) of the Legislation Act 2003).
(2) Subject to section 6A, the Interpretation Act 1987 (NSW), as it applies in the Territory from time to time, applies in relation to an applied law as amended by this Ordinance.
Note: The Interpretation Act 1987 (NSW) is a law of New South Wales in force in the Territory under section 18A of the Norfolk Island Act 1979.