What the official record says
This Act is the Human Tissue Act . come into force on the day after the date on which this Act receives the Royal assent. , and the heading above , come into force as provided by . The rest of this Act comes into force on a date to be appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council. The purpose of this Act is to help to ensure that collection or use of human tissue— occurs only with proper recognition of, and respect for,— the autonomy and dignity of the individual whose tissue is, before or after his or her death, collected or used; and the cultural and spiritual needs, values, and beliefs of the immediate family of that individual; and the cultural, ethical, and spiritual implications of the collection or use of human tissue; and the public good associated with collection or use of