This Part defines terms and explains concepts used in Chapters 1 to 17.

Special terms about overseas conditions of service are defined in Chapter 12, Part 3 and throughout Chapters 12-17 as relevant to each chapter.  Where there is a term defined in both Chapter 1 and Chapters 12-17, for overseas conditions of service the definition in Chapters 12-17 applies.

1. Special definitions about overseas conditions of service are in Chapter 12 Part 3.

2. The Acts Interpretation Act 1901 and the Defence Act 1903 contain definitions of other terms that may apply.

   Example 1: The Defence Act 1903 defines member, officer, remuneration, the Permanent Forces and the Reserves.

   Example 2: The Acts Interpretation Act 1901 specifies how to work out periods of time and defines some commonly used words, including Australia, month, calendar year, financial year, the Commonwealth.

3. If a term is not defined anywhere in this manual or other legislation, it has the same meaning as in the Macquarie Dictionary.

This Part includes the following Divisions.

Division 1 Definitions – general

Division 2 Key definitions relating to location

Division 3 Key definitions relating to resident family

Division 4 Key definitions relating to people

Division 5 Other matters