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### 2 Commencement > > (1) This section and [section 1](#GS1@EN) shall commence on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent. > > > (2) Except as provided in [subsection (1)](#GS2@Gs1@EN) , this Act shall commence on a day to be fixed by proclamation.

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