If a State Act of Parliament Does Not Mention Its

question 59

Multiple Choice

If a State Act of Parliament does not mention its date of commencement, then according to the relevant State Interpretation Act it will commence:

• A)On the day the Governor-General proclaims the commencement date.
• B)From the date of receiving Royal Assent.
• C)From the day after the date of receiving Royal Assent.
• D)28 days after receiving Royal Assent.

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Definitions:

Injunction

A legal order issued by a court that directs an individual or entity to do or refrain from doing a specific act.

Statutory Interpretation

The process by which courts interpret and apply legislation, focusing on the intention of the law when literal interpretations are unclear or ambiguous.

Plain Meaning Rule

A principle used in legal interpretation stating that words in a statute or legal document should be given their ordinary meaning.

Maxims

Established principles or rules of conduct, often serving as legal guidelines or moral philosophies.