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Local Government (Water Services) Bill

2: Commencement

You could also call this:

"When the law starts and you must follow its rules"

Illustration for Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025

If this bill becomes a law, it will start on the day after it gets Royal assent. You will know it is a law when it gets Royal assent. This is when the bill will come into force and you will have to follow its rules.

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1: Title, or

"What the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 is about"


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3: Purpose, or

"This law helps councils provide good water services to their communities in a fair and affordable way."

2Commencement

  1. This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.