When you look at the Waste Minimisation Act 2008, you will see it has different parts that start at different times. Part of the Act, except for section 41 and including section 62, but not section 41, starts on 1 July 2009. The rest of the Act, including section 41, starts the day after it gets the Royal assent.

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1: Title, or

"What the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 is about"

3: Purpose of this Act, or

"Helping to Reduce Waste and Protect the Environment"

2Commencement

Part 3 (other than section 41) and section 62 come into force on 1 July 2009.
The rest of this Act (including section 41) comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.