Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00812:section:4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00812
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 4
Character Range: 4004–4936

4  Interpretation
  In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:
Australia includes all the Territories.
Commonwealth officer means a person holding office under, or employed by, the Commonwealth and includes:
 (a) a person appointed or engaged under the Public Service Act 1999;
 (b) a person permanently or temporarily employed or serving in the Public Service of a Territory, or in, or in connection with, the Defence Force, or in the service of an authority or body constituted by or under an Act.
constable includes a member or special member of the Australian Federal Police or a member of the police force of a State or Territory.
prohibited area means a place, or an area, that is a prohibited area under section 7, 8 or 8A.
restricted area means an area that is a restricted area under section 14.
special defence undertaking means a work or undertaking that is a special defence undertaking under section 6 or 8A.