81Definitions

81 Definitions

In this Division:

applicant means a person who is, or has been on or after 24 May 1990, a Minister.

approving Minister has the meaning given by section 83.

ministerial duties means duties or conduct arising from occupying the office of Minister.

proceedings means:

(a) a claim for damages or compensation against an applicant; or
(b) a prosecution of an applicant; or
(c) proceedings, in which damages or compensation are not claimed, that are brought against an applicant before a court, tribunal, person or body that may award damages or compensation; or
(d) a claim that an applicant has a legal liability and should take some resulting action; or
(e) an inquiry into matters involving an applicant or the conduct of an applicant (but not a challenge to the validity or conduct of the inquiry); or
(f) a threat to start proceedings mentioned in paragraph (b) or (c).

Secretary means the Secretary to the Attorney‑General’s Department.

subpoena includes a summons or other compulsory process to appear to give evidence or to produce documents.