In this Act:
"commissioner for oaths "means a person who is a commissioner for oaths under section 23 .
consular official means:
(a) an Australian Consular Officer or Australian Diplomatic Officer, as defined in section 2 of the Consular Fees Act 1955 (Cth); or
(b) a person authorised, as mentioned in section 3(c) or (d) of the Consular Fees Act 1955 (Cth), to administer an oath.
"defence force officer" means:
(a) an officer of the Australian Navy who holds the rank of Lieutenant or a higher rank; or
(b) an officer of the Australian Army who holds the rank of Captain or a higher rank; or
(c) an officer of the Australian Air Force who holds the rank of Flight-Lieutenant or a higher rank.
"tribunal" means an individual or body, other than a court, authorised by law or consent of parties to take evidence on oath or otherwise gather information on oath.