Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

MENTAL HEALTH (TREATMENT AND CARE) REGULATIONS 2003 (NO 47 OF 2003) - REG 3

The dictionary at the end of these regulations is part of these regulations.

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

    For example, the signpost definition ‘ Queensland patient —see the Queensland agreement.' means that the term ‘Queensland patient' is defined in that agreement and the definition applies to these regulations.

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)).