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commencement means the commencement of the Water
Legislation Amendment Act 2018.
former Act means this Act as in force immediately before the
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hydraulic fracturing means the underground gas and oil extraction
process involving the injection of fluids at high pressure into a
geological formation to induce fractures that conduct hydrocarbons
for extraction.
offence provisions means the provisions of this Act that create or
relate to offences (including in relation to criminal responsibility,
defences and penalties).
transition period means the period of 6 months on and from the