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Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975

3: Act to bind Crown

You could also call this:

"The government must follow the rules of this Act, just like everyone else."

This Act applies to the government, which is also known as the Crown. You need to know that the Crown includes all government departments and agencies. The Act's rules must be followed by the Crown, just like they must be followed by everyone else.

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3Act to bind Crown

  1. This Act shall bind the Crown.