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Public Works Act 1981

Acquisition of land for public works

15A: Interpretation

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In this part of the law, unless the text says otherwise, when you see the word “Minister”, it means the Minister of Lands. This is important to know when you’re reading about buying land for public works.

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Part 2 Acquisition of land for public works

15AInterpretation

  1. In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, Minister means the Minister of Lands.

Notes
  • Section 15A: inserted, on , by section 6 of the Public Works Amendment Act 1988 (1988 No 43).