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“This law's official name is the Immigration Act 2009”

This law is called the Immigration Act 2009. That’s the official name given to this set of rules about immigration in New Zealand. When people talk about this law or need to refer to it, they use this title.

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or “When different parts of the Immigration Act 2009 take effect”

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  1. This Act is the Immigration Act 2009.