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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.