Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00542:reg:81
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00542
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 81
Character Range: 89130–90201

81  Definitions
  In this Division:
applicant means a person who is, or has been on or after 24 May 1990, a Minister.
approving Minister has the meaning given by section 83.
ministerial duties means duties or conduct arising from occupying the office of Minister.
proceedings means:
 (a) a claim for damages or compensation against an applicant; or
 (b) a prosecution of an applicant; or
 (c) proceedings, in which damages or compensation are not claimed, that are brought against an applicant before a court, tribunal, person or body that may award damages or compensation; or
 (d) a claim that an applicant has a legal liability and should take some resulting action; or
 (e) an inquiry into matters involving an applicant or the conduct of an applicant (but not a challenge to the validity or conduct of the inquiry); or
 (f) a threat to start proceedings mentioned in paragraph (b) or (c).
Secretary means the Secretary to the Attorney‑General's Department.
subpoena includes a summons or other compulsory process to appear to give evidence or to produce documents.