In this Part:
"funded entity" , in relation to a funding approval instrument, means the land transport research entity identified in the instrument.
"funding approval instrument" means an instrument under subsection 46(1) approving the provision of funding for a particular land transport research entity for a particular period.
"funding period" , in relation to a funding approval instrument, means the period identified in the instrument.
"land transport operations" means transport operations involving road or rail, including operations involving inter - modal transfer facilities.
"land transport research entity" means an eligible funding recipient , or a non - corporate Commonwealth entity, whose functions include carrying out, arranging or assisting planning, research, investigations, studies or analysis of matters related to land transport operations.