Explanatory note
This note is not part of the order, but is intended to indicate its general effect.
Most of the Act’s provisions came into force on 8 July 2016 (the day after the date on which the Act received the Royal assent).
However, listed provisions come into force on a later date, or on any later different dates, appointed under section 2(1) of the Act.
This order appoints 25 October 2016 as the date on which most of the listed provisions (those specified in clause 2) come into force.
The rest of the listed provisions, which are yet to be brought into force by 1 or more further orders made under section 2(1) of the Act, are as follows:
Issued under the authority of the Legislation Act 2012.
Date of notification in Gazette: 1 September 2016.
This order is administered by the Ministry of Social Development.