3Interpretation

#### 3 Interpretation (1) In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears: > House means a House of the Parliament. > order means a standing or other order, and includes a rule or resolution. > Parliament House means the new Parliament House. > precincts means: (a) the Parliamentary precincts defined by section 4; and (b) any property to which section 5 applies. > Presiding Officer means the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives. > property means: (a) land; or (b) a building or part of a building. > protective service officer means: (a) a protective service officer; or (b) a special protective service officer; within the meaning of the Australian Federal Police Act 1979. (2) A reference in this Act to a Presiding Officer includes a reference to a person for the time being exercising powers, and performing functions, vested in a Presiding Officer apart from this Act. (3) A reference in this Act to the Presiding Officers is a reference to those Officers acting jointly.