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Broadcasting Act 1989

1: Short Title and commencement

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"This law is called the Broadcasting Act 1989 and it starts on 1 July 1989."

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You can call this law the Broadcasting Act 1989. This law starts on 1 July 1989, except for some specific parts. Some parts, like Parts 3 and 4, sections 82 and 87, and Schedule 1, start when the law gets Royal assent, which is a formal approval, as seen in section 84(3) and other sections like Parts 3 and 4, sections 82 and 87, and Schedule 1.

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1Short Title and commencement

  1. This Act may be cited as the Broadcasting Act 1989.

  2. Except as provided in subsection (3) and in section 84(3), this Act shall come into force on 1 July 1989.

  3. Parts 3 and 4, sections 82 and 87, and Schedule 1 shall come into force on the day on which this Act receives the Royal assent.