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or “This law tells us what the Act is called.”
You could also call this:

“This law explains when the new rules start to work.”

This law tells you when it starts working. You need to know that this Act, which is about employment relations, begins on 2 October 2000. This means that from this date, the rules in this Act will apply to workers and employers in New Zealand.

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or “This law aims to create fair and positive work relationships by encouraging good behaviour between workers and bosses.”
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  1. This Act comes into force on 2 October 2000.