EVIDENCE (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1991 - SECT 2 Dictionary

EVIDENCE (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1991 - SECT 2

The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.

Note 1     The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain terms used in this Act, and includes references ("signpost definitions") to other terms defined elsewhere in this Act.

For example, the signpost definition ‘ participating State , for chapter 3 (Use of audiovisual links and audio links)––see section 16.' means that the term ‘participating State' is defined in section 16 for chapter 3.

Note 2     A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act

, s 155 and s 156 (1)).