Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT 2004 (NO. 38 OF 2004) - SECT 3

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 words and expressions used in this Act, and includes references ( signpost definitions ) to other words and expressions defined elsewhere in this Act or in other legislation.

    For example, the signpost definition ‘ health professional —see section 14.' means that the term ‘health professional' is defined in that section.

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 156 (1)).