What the official record says
This Act is the Immigration Amendment Act (No 2) . This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent, except as provided in . comes into force on . come into force on the date that is 6 months after the date on which this Act receives the Royal assent. comes into force on the date that is 1 year after the date on which this Act receives the Royal assent. come into force on— a date or dates appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council (and 1 or more Orders in Council may be made appointing different dates for different sections); or if not brought into force by such an Order in Council by the date that is 1 year after the date on which this Act receives the Royal assent, on that date. This Act comes into force on the day after the date on whi