Chapter 3 - Is it in force? The commencement of legislation

Question 1

Adoption of legislation

Answer 1

The adoption of legislation by the relevant legislative body refers to the constitutionally prescribed and other legal processes and procedures required for the draft legislation to become law.

Question 2

Promulgation of legislation

Answer 2

Promulgation refers to the operation (the commencement or taking effect of the law)

Question 3

Requirement of publication

Answer 3

Legislation is promulgated by publication in the Gazette

Question 4

Commencement of legislation

Answer 4

As stated, legislation may come into operation at one of three times:

1. Upon publication in the Gazette
2. On a day specified in the statue itself
3. On an unspecified date to be proclaimed.