4Other definitions

4 Other definitions

4 Other definitions

(1) In this Act—

exercise a function includes perform a duty.

function includes a power or duty.

impaired intellectual functioning, in relation to a person, means—

(a) a total or partial loss of the person’s mental functions, or

(b) a disorder or malfunction that results in the person learning differently from a person without the disorder or malfunction, or

(c) a disorder, illness or disease that affects the person’s thought processes, perceptions of reality, emotions or judgment, or that results in disturbed behaviour.

occupier of premises includes a person in charge of the premises.

Police Minister means the Minister administering the Police Act 1990.

premises includes a building, structure or place, whether built on or not.

public assembly restriction declaration, for Part 2, Division 3A—see section 23A.

serious indictable offence means an indictable offence that is punishable by imprisonment for life or for a term of 5 years or more.

vehicle includes a vessel or an aircraft.

Note.

The Interpretation Act 1987 contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Act.

(2) (Repealed)

(3) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act.

s 4: Am 2005 No 54, Sch 2 [1]–[3]; 2010 No 72, Sch 1 [1]; 2025 No 86, Sch 6[1].