Question

When do commonwealth acts commence? AND what legislation tells us this:

a. Upon royal assent; Australian Constitution
b. Upon gazettal; Commonwealth Acts Interpretation Act
c. Upon proclamation; Australian Parliament Act
d. Upon passage; Commonwealth Legislation Commencement Act

Answer 1

Commonwealth acts in Australia commence upon passage, and this is governed by the Commonwealth Legislation Commencement Act.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is d. Upon passage; Commonwealth Legislation Commencement Act.

Commonwealth acts in Australia commence upon passage, which means that they come into effect once they have been passed by the Australian Parliament.

The legislation that tells us this is the Commonwealth Legislation Commencement Act.