Interpretation
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 person appointed or engaged under the Public Service Act 1999;
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.
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