You need to look at Schedule 1 to see the transitional, savings, and related provisions. They have effect according to their terms. You can find them by following the link to Schedule 1.

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7: Health sector principles, or

"Important rules for healthcare to be fair and work well for everyone"

9: Act binds the Crown, or

"The government must follow this law's rules"

Part 1Preliminary provisions

8Transitional, savings, and related provisions

The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1 have effect according to their terms.