The 'purposive approach' to statutory interpretation as set out in s 15AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth) is best defined as:
A) Legislation should be interpreted in a way that promotes the purpose underlying the Act.
B) Legislation must be interpreted with a clear purpose.
C) A court must have a clear purpose when interpreting legislation.
D) Legislation must contain a statement which sets out its underlying purpose.
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