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3A Commencement of Acts (1) This section does not apply to an Act so far as it provides for its commencement. (2) An Act (other than an Act to alter the Constitution) commences on the 28th day after the day on which that Act receives the Royal Assent. (3) An Act to alter the Constitution commences on the day on which that Act receives the Royal Assent.

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