5Definitions

#### 5 Definitions In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears: > approving Minister has the meaning given by regulation 7. > applicant means a person who is, or has been on or after 24 May 1990, a Minister. > 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.