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1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Partnership Act 1997. 2 Commencement This Act comes into operation on the date fixed by the Administrator by notice in the Gazette. 3 Definitions In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears: AFOF has the same meaning as in the Venture Capital Act 2002 (Cth). approved form means a form approved under section 98. associate has the meaning in section 68. business includes a trade, occupation or profession. Commissioner means the Commissioner for Consumer Affairs. corresponding law has the meaning in section 73. external partnership means a partnership or legal entity (however described) in the nature of a partnership, formed under a law of a State, another Territory or another jurisdiction (including a foreign country), whether or not: (a) the liability of any of its partners for its liabilities is limited; and (b) it is incorporated or is otherwise a separate legal entity from its partners. firm has the meaning in section 8.