Interpretation
2 Interpretation
In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:
Australian Consular Officer means a person appointed to hold or act in any of the following offices of the Commonwealth in a country or place outside Australia:
Consul‑General;
Consul;
Vice‑Consul;
Trade Representative; and
Consular Agent.
Australian Diplomatic Officer means a person appointed to hold or act in any of the following offices of the Commonwealth in a country or place outside Australia:
Ambassador;
High Commissioner;
Minister;
Head of a Mission;
Commissioner;
Chargé d’Affaires; and
Counsellor, Secretary or Attaché at an Embassy, High Commissioner’s office, Legation or other post.
consular act means an act specified in the regulations as being a consular act for the purposes of this Act.
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