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Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978
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#### 56 Interpretation
In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears:
> commencing date means 1 July 1978.
> existing Legislative Assembly means the Legislative Assembly established by section 4 of the previous Act.
> instrument includes rules, regulations or by‑laws.
> interest includes any right, title, estate, power, privilege, claim, demand, charge, lien or encumbrance, whether at law or in equity.
> Ordinance means an Ordinance made under the previous Act.
> previous Act means the Northern Territory (Administration) Act 1910.