Interpretation
In this Division: administration of criminal justice means: (a) an investigation to find out whether an offence has been committed; or (b) the prosecution of a person for an offence; or (c) the punishment by way of imprisonment of a person for the commission of an offence. Australia means the migration zone. authorised official, in relation to a State, means a person authorised under section 144 to be an authorised official for that State. criminal justice certificate means: (a) a criminal justice entry certificate; or (b) a criminal justice stay certificate. criminal justice entry certificate means: (a) a certificate given under section 145; or (b) a certificate given under subsection 146(1) and endorsed under subsection 146(2). criminal justice entry visa has the meaning given by section 155. criminal justice stay certificate means a certificate given under section 147 or 148. criminal justice stay visa has the meaning given by section 155. criminal justice stay warrant means a warrant described in section 151. criminal justice visa has the meaning given by section 38. State includes Territory.
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