3Definitions

3 Definitions

In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

amount, in relation to a benefit, includes any quantity, frequency or other limitation expressed in numbers (other than numbers of persons).

benefit means a benefit provided by or under this Act.

claim means a claim or request for a benefit that is made to the Commonwealth.

Comcare means the body corporate established by section 68 of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.

cost of travel means the cost of fares, accommodation, meals and incidentals.

Defence Minister means the Minister administering section 1 of the Defence Act 1903.

dependent child, in relation to a Senior Officer, means:

(a) a person under 16 who:
(i) is in the custody, care and control of the Officer or is a person to whom the Officer has access; or
(ii) where no other person has the custody, care and control of the person—is wholly or substantially in the care and control of the Officer; or
(b) a person who is:
(i) at least 16 but under 18;
(ii) receiving full‑time education at a school, college or university; and
(iii) wholly or substantially dependent upon the Officer.

incidentals includes the cost of transport.

leader of a minority party means the leader of a recognised non‑Government party of at least 5 members, but does not include an Opposition Office Holder, and deputy leader of a minority party has a corresponding meaning.

member means a member of either House of the Parliament.

Opposition Office Holder means:

(a) the Leader or Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives; or
(b) the Leader or Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate.

Parliamentary injury compensation scheme means the scheme formulated under section 9A.

Parliamentary office‑holder means a person holding a particular office, or performing particular functions, in or in relation to the Parliament or either House of the Parliament.

prescribed travel benefit means a benefit covered by a determination under section 10B.