Section 27: Interpretation

(1)
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires- "appointed officer" means an officer appointed or deemed to have been appointed under section 21 (1) of this Act;
"appropriate authority" has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of this Act;
"industry" includes trade, commerce and groups of occupations or services;
"local government workers", in relation to a State, means persons employed in the State by a local government as defined in the Labour Act or by a joint committee for local government or a local education authority established for the State by law;
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"Minister" means the Minister of Employment, Labour and Productivity.
(2) Section 90 of the Labour Act shall apply for the interpretation of this Act as it applies for the interpretation of the said Labour Act.