(1) In this Act -
"accommodation" means living accommodation;
"the Acts" means the Merchandise Marks Acts, 1887 to 1970;
"advertisement" includes a catalogue, a circular and a price list;
"the Director" means the holder of the office of Director of Consumer Affairs established by section 9 of this Act;
"goods" includes ships, vehicles and aircraft, land, things attached to land and growing crops;
"the Minister" means the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy;
"place" includes any premises and any stall, vehicle, ship or aircraft;
"the Principal Act" means the Merchandise Marks Act, 1887;
"provide" in relation to a service or facility includes "render" and cognate words shall be construed accordingly;
"service" includes any service provided by a person in the practice of a profession;
"services" does not include anything done under a contract of service;
"supply" includes offer to supply and cognate words shall be construed accordingly.