Acts Interpretations Act 1901

17. In any Act, unless the contrary intention appears-

  1. “The Commonwealth” shall mean the Commonwealth of Australia :
  2. “Australia” includes the whole of the Commonwealth :
  3. “The Constitution“ shall mean the Constitution of the Commonwealth :
  4. “The Constitution Act“ shall mean The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act :
  5. “The Parliament“ shall mean the Parliament of the Commonwealth :
  6. “The Governor-General“ shall mean the Governor-General of the Commonwealth, or the person for the time being administering the government of the Commonwealth, acting with the advice of the Executive Council :
  7. “The Executive Council” shall mean the Federal Executive Council :
  8. “Minister of State “ or “Minister” shall mean one of the King’s Ministers of State for the Commonwealth :
  9. “The Minister“ shall mean the Minister for the time being administering the Act or enactment in which or in respect of which the expression is used :
  10. “Proclamation” shall mean Proclamation by the Governor-General published in the Gazette:
  11. “The Consolidated Revenue Fund“ shall mean the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Commonwealth:
  12. “The seat of Government“ shall mean the seat of Government of the Commonwealth :
  13. “The Gazette“ shall mean the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette:
  14. “The Government Printer“ shall include any person printing for the Government of the Commonwealth :
  15. “State“ shall mean a State of the Commonwealth.

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