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Telecommunications Act 1991
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##### 12 Basic rules
(1) Places are distinct unless they are all in the same area because of subsection (2), (3) or (4).
(2) Places are in the same area if they are all situated in the same property as defined by section 13.
(3) Places are in the same area if they are situated in properties each of which forms part of a combined area as defined by section 14 and:
(a) the same person or persons is or are the principal user (as defined by section 15) of all the properties that together constitute that combined area; or
(b) because of a determination in force under section 16, that combined area is an eligible combined area for the purposes of this paragraph.
(4) Places are in the same area if they are all situated in the same prescribed external Territory.
(5) The later provisions of this Division have effect only for the purposes of this Division.