includes a counter‐claim and set‐off.

means a cheque to which subsection 100(2) applies.

Note: Under section 100A, subsection 100(2) may, in specified circumstances, apply to a cheque even if the customer’s signature on the cheque is not authorised.

includes the external Territories.

means the person in possession of a cheque payable to .

, in relation to a cheque, means the transfer of possession of the cheque from one person to another.

, in relation to a cheque, means the financial institution on which the cheque is drawn.

means:

(a) in relation to a cheque payable to order—the payee or an indorsee who is in possession of the cheque as payee or indorsee, as the case may be; and

(b) in relation to a cheque payable to bearer—the bearer.

, in relation to a cheque, means the first delivery of the cheque to a person who takes the cheque as holder.

, in relation to a cheque, means (whether actual or constructive) of the cheque.

has the meaning given by subsection (1A).

means valuable consideration as defined by section 35.

(1A) For the purposes of this Act, a cheque is payable

to or to the order of

a person or persons if: