has the meaning given by section 7.

means the charge worked out under Part IIA of the

Taxation Administration Act 1953

.

has the same meaning as in the Act.

means the

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999

.

mean:

(a) the

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax Imposition—Customs) Act 1999

;

(b) the

has the same meaning as in the GST Act.

has the meaning given by section 5.

means:

(a) the financial year commencing on 1 July 2000; and

(b) each succeeding financial year.

for a State for a GST year has the meaning given by clause 2 of Schedule 1.

means the Minister administering the

National Health Act 1953

.

has the meaning given by section 6.

for a GST year means the factor worked out under section 8.

, for a quarter, means the All Groups Consumer Price Index number, being the weighted average of the 8 capital cities, published by the Australian Statistician in respect of that quarter.

has the meaning given by section 27‐1 of the

A New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax) Act 1999

.

for a State for a GST year has the meaning given by section 9.

includes the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.

means the Treaty between Australia and the Independent State of Papua New Guinea concerning Sovereignty and Maritime Boundaries in the area between the 2 countries, including the area known as Torres Strait, and Related Matters, signed at Sydney, Australia on 18 December 1978.

means:

(a) a GST year commencing on or before 1 July 2002; or

(b) a later prescribed GST year.

law

has the meaning given by section 33‐1 of the

A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999

.