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Protection of the Sea (Oil Pollution Compensation Funds) Act 1993
2Commencement
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2 Commencement
(1) Chapters 1, 2 and 4 commence on a day to be fixed by Proclamation. The day must not be earlier than the day on which the 1971 Convention enters into force for Australia. (2) Part 3.1 commences on a day to be fixed by Proclamation. The day must not be earlier than the day on which Australia’s denunciation of the 1971 Convention takes effect. (3) Chapter 3 (other than Part 3.1) commences on a day to be fixed by Proclamation. The day must not be earlier than the day on which the 1992 Protocol enters into force for Australia.