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Terrorism (Police Powers) Act 2002
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> > (1) In this Act—
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> > exercise a function includes perform a duty.
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> > function includes a power or duty.
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> > impaired intellectual functioning, in relation to a person, means—
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> > > (a) a total or partial loss of the person’s mental functions, or
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> > > (b) a disorder or malfunction that results in the person learning differently from a person without the disorder or malfunction, or
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> > > (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.
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> > occupier of premises includes a person in charge of the premises.
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> > Police Minister means the Minister administering the [Police Act 1990](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1990-047).
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> > premises includes a building, structure or place, whether built on or not.
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> > public assembly restriction declaration, for Part 2, Division 3A—see section 23A.
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> > serious indictable offence means an indictable offence that is punishable by imprisonment for life or for a term of 5 years or more.
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> > vehicle includes a vessel or an aircraft.
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> > Note.
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> > The [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Act.
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> > (2) (Repealed)
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> > (3) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act.
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> **s 4:** Am 2005 No 54, Sch 2 \[1\]–\[3\]; 2010 No 72, Sch 1 \[1\]; 2025 No 86, Sch 6\[1\].