Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered RegulationsThe dictionary at the end of these regulations is part of these regulations.
Note 1 The dictionary at the end of these regulations defines certain words and expressions used in these regulations, and includes references ( signpost definitions ) to other words and expressions defined elsewhere in these regulations or in other legislation.
For example, the signpost definition ‘ prohibited weapon —see the Prohibited Weapons Act 1996 , section 3 (1).' means that the expression ‘prohibited weapon' is defined in that section and the definition applies to these regulations.
Note 2 A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire regulations unless the definition, or another provision of the regulations, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act 2001 , s 155 and s 156 (1)).