Parks and Wildlife Commission Act 1980

In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

Aboriginal land has the same meaning as in the

Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 of the

Commonwealth.

Chief Executive Officer means the Chief Executive

Officer, within the meaning of the Public Sector Employment and

Management Act 1993, of the Agency administering this Act.

Commission means the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory established by this Act.

Corporation means the Conservation Land Corporation established by this Act.

Director means the Director of Parks and Wildlife

holding office under section 4, and includes a person acting as Director.

wildlife includes both animals and plants.

Note for section 3

The Interpretation Act 1978 contains definitions and other provisions that may be relevant to this Act.

3A Application of Criminal Code

Part IIAA of the Criminal Code applies to an offence against this

Act.

Note for section 3A

Part IIAA of the Criminal

Code states the general principles of criminal responsibility, establishes general defences, and deals with burden of proof. It also defines, or elaborates on, certain concepts commonly used in the creation of offences.