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Public Works Act 1981

Railways

163A: Interpretation

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“What words mean in the railway part of the law”

In the part of the law about railways, you need to know that when it says “Minister”, it means the Minister of Transport. This is true unless the context shows it should mean something else. This helps you understand who is being talked about when you read this part of the law.

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Part 13 Railways

163AInterpretation

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

Notes
  • Section 163A: inserted, on , by section 43 of the Public Works Amendment Act 1988 (1988 No 43).