(1) In this Act, except in so far as the context or subject-matter otherwise
indicates or requires--
"approved panel policies and guidelines" means the policies and guidelines
approved, from time to time, by the Board under section 55.
"associate" of a law practice has the same meaning as in the Legal Profession
Uniform Law (NSW) .
"Australian Legal Aid Office" means that part of the Community Affairs
Division of the Attorney-General's Department of the Commonwealth that is
designated the Australian Legal Aid Office and that operates in New South
Wales.
"Bar Association" means the Council of the New South Wales Bar Association.
"functions" includes powers, authorities and duties.
"law practice" has the same meaning as in the Legal Profession Uniform Law
(NSW) .
"Law Society" means the Council of the Law Society of New South Wales.
"legal aid" means legal aid under this Act and includes, in relation to a
person who is a patient within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 2007 ,
aid provided to the patient in respect of any matter, whether of a legal
nature or not.