This Act applies to the Crown, which means the government. You need to know that the Crown includes all government departments and agencies. The Act's rules apply to the Crown just like they apply to everyone else.

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3: Purpose of this Act, or

"Helping to Reduce Waste and Protect the Environment"

5: Interpretation, or

"What special words in the Waste Minimisation Act mean"

Part 1Preliminary provisions

4Act binds the Crown

This Act binds the Crown.