This Act applies to the government, which is also known as the Crown. You need to know that the Crown includes all government departments and agencies. The Act's rules apply to the Crown in the same way they apply to everyone else.

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6: Transitional, savings, and related provisions, or

"Special rules to help during changes"

8: Territorial authority must prepare water services delivery plan, or

"Councils must create a plan to manage their local water services properly."

Part 1Preliminary provisions

7Act binds the Crown

This Act binds the Crown.