What the official record says
This Act is the Immigration Act . This Act comes into force on a date to be appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council, except as provided in . come into force on a date to be appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council (being not earlier than the date appointed under ); and 1 or more may be made appointing different dates for different provisions. comes into force on a date to be appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council (being a date not earlier than the second day after the date on which this Act receives the Royal assent). come into force on the day after the date on which this Act receives the Royal assent. The purpose of this Act is to manage immigration in a way that balances the national interest, as determined by the Crown, and the rights of indivi