Definitions
31 Definitions
In this Division:
continuation contract, in relation to a services contract, has the meaning given by section 32.
contract period means the period in relation to which a contract has effect.
covers: a reform opt‑in agreement covers a services contract as described in subsection 33(3).
date of effect, in relation to a reform opt‑in agreement, has the meaning given by subsection 33(2).
pre‑reform commencement contract means a services contract that was entered into before the reform commencement.
reform commencement means the commencement of Part 2.
reform opt‑in agreement has the meaning given by subsection 33(1).
related continuation contract has the meaning given by subsection 32(3).
State or Territory contractor laws means the laws of the States and Territories, as in force from time to time after the reform commencement, to the extent that they would, apart from this Division, be affected by the exclusion provisions, but not including laws to the extent that they make provision as mentioned in paragraph 7(1)(c).
Paragraph 7(1)(c) relates to laws that provide for services contracts to be void etc. on an unfairness ground. Transitional provisions relating to the effect of Part 2 on such laws are contained in Division 2 of this Part.
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