(1) This section applies to a reference in this Act to any of the following matters (each of which is a relevant matter ):
(a) an offence;
(b) a conviction for an offence;
(c) an act or omission (including, for example, engaging in an activity, behaving in a way and associating with a person);
(d) membership of an organisation.
(2) A reference to a relevant matter includes an offence committed, conviction recorded, act or omission committed, and being a member of an organisation, as the case requires, whether:
(a) before or after the commencement of this section; or
(b) in or outside the Territory.
(3) This section is subject to an express provision to the contrary in another provision of this Act.