Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00265:reg:7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00265
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7
Character Range: 4884–7538

7  Definitions
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:
(a) authorized officer;
(b) detainee;
(c) detention centre;
(d) officer;
(e) service chief.
  In this instrument:
Act means the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982.
approved staff member of a detention centre means a person appointed under subsection 22(1) as an approved staff member of the detention centre.
approved tester means a person appointed under section 31 as an approved tester.
area detention centre means a detention centre that is of a standard that the Chief of Defence Force, service chief or an authorized officer considers suitable for detaining a detainee for a period not exceeding 14 days.
contraband includes any substance or item, other than money, the possession of which by a detainee is not permitted by or under the Act.
conveyance means:
 (a) a vehicle; or
 (b) a vessel; or
 (c) an aircraft; or
 (d) any other means of transport.
corrective detention centre means a detention centre that is of a standard that the Chief of Defence Force, service chief or an authorized officer considers suitable for detaining a detainee for any period.
day of religious observance for a detainee means:
 (a) a day of religious observance for the detainee's religion; or
 (b) Sunday.
designated officer means an officer, a service police warrant officer or a service police non‑commissioned officer.
engage in conduct includes omitting to perform an act.
Inspector‑General ADF has the same meaning as in the Defence Act 1903.
investigating officer has the same meaning as in Part VI of the Act.
letter means a card, document or other form of written communication and includes an envelope containing any of those things.
member of the staff of a detention centre has the same meaning as in Part XA of the Act.
officer cadet means an officer who holds:
 (a) the Navy rank of midshipman; or
 (b) the Army rank of staff cadet or officer cadet; or
 (c) the Air Force rank of officer cadet.
parcel means a package or other similar article.
speed measuring device means a laser‑based device for measuring the speed of conveyances.
unit detention centre means a detention centre that is of a standard that the Chief of Defence Force, service chief or an authorized officer considers suitable for detaining a detainee for a period not exceeding 7 days.
vehicle means a motor‑powered vehicle, and includes a service vehicle.
visiting officer means an officer appointed under section 17 as a visiting officer for an area detention centre or corrective detention centre.

Part 2—Detainees and detention centres

Division 1—Application