3Interpretation

3 Interpretation

(1)  In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears –

Commissioner means the Commissioner of Police in this State;

[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 18 of 2008, s. 45, Applied:26 Jun 2008] Commonwealth Act means the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 of the Commonwealth;

Commonwealth Minister means the Minister administering the Commonwealth Act;

contravene includes fail to comply with;

inspecting officer means –

(a) the Ombudsman; and

(b) an officer of the Ombudsman authorised by the Ombudsman to undertake an inspection;

inspection means an inspection under Part 3 ;

officer of the Ombudsman has the same meaning as in the Ombudsman Act 1978 ;

Ombudsman has the same meaning as in the Ombudsman Act 1978 ;

possession includes custody and control;

regulations means regulations made and in force under this Act;

[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 76 of 2003, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jan 2004]

[Section 3 Subsection (1) amended by No. 76 of 2003, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jan 2004] Tasmania Police Service means the Police Service as defined in the .