Part 2Interpretation and application of legislation
Commencement of legislation
24Outline of commencement provisions
Sections 25 to 29 set rules for the commencement of legislation that—
- give effect to the commencement stated or provided for in the legislation; and
- provide default rules for commencement if the legislation does not state or provide for the commencement; and
- provide further detail for the effective operation and application of those rules.
Subsection (1) is a guide only to the general scheme and effect of the provisions that affect commencement of legislation.