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Interpretation Act 1978
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50 References to other legislation
(1) A reference in an Act to other legislation is a reference to the other
legislation as amended from time to time.
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(2) If a provision of an Act amends another Act, a reference in the
provision to the other Act is a reference to the other Act as in force
immediately before the commencement of the provision.