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the dictionary in the Schedule at the end of the Code.

1.5 Definitions — the dictionary
 (1) The dictionary in the Schedule defines particular words and expressions.
 (2) A definition found elsewhere in this Code is indicated by a signpost definition in the dictionary.
Example:
The signpost definition
        land entry activity: see section 2.2.
indicates that the expression is defined in section 2.2 of this Code.
           Note  A signpost definition of a word or expression is included only if the definition is used outside the section defining the word or expression.
 (3) The dictionary also includes certain words and expressions relevant to this Code that are defined in the Telecommunications Act 1997.
Note 1  These definitions are indicated by 1 or 2 asterisks (* or **).
           Note 2 One asterisk (*) indicates that the definition has been taken from clause 2 of Schedule 3 to the Act. Two asterisks (**) indicate that the definition has been taken from section 7 of the Act.
           Note 3 These definitions have been included for information only to assist readers of the Code.
 (4) A definition outside the Act and this Code that is applied to this Code is also indicated by a signpost definition in the dictionary.
Example:
The signpost definition
           ecological community: see section 528 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
indicates that the expression is defined in section 528 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and that the definition applies to this Code.
 (5) A definition in or applying to this Code applies to each use of the word or expression in the Code unless the contrary intention appears.
1.6 Notification procedures
 (1) The time for when a notice sent by post to an address in Australia is deemed to be given to, and received by, the addressee is to be determined in accordance with the table at Regulation 6 of the Australian Postal Corporation (Performance Standards) Regulations 1998 as in force from time to time.

           Note 1 For the ways in which notice may be given, see section 28A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

           Note 2 For the way in which a written notice must be posted in order to be properly given, see section 29 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

           Note 3 For the circumstances in which a notice may be given by means of electronic communication, see the Electronic Transactions Act 1999.
 (2) A notice left at the residence of the person to whom it is addressed is taken to have been given on the second business day after it was left at the residence.
 (3) A notice mentioned in this Code may be combined with another notice mentioned in