However, if the provisions do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the day after the end of that period. The most usual alternative has been shown here. Other alternatives are in paragraph 132. Proclamation (multiple days) A day or days to be fixed by Proclamation. However, if any of the provisions do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day this Act receives the Royal Assent, they commence on the day after the end of that period. See paragraphs 19 to 35 and 136 and 137. The most usual alternative has been shown here. Other alternatives are in paragraph 132. Specified day [the specified day—eg. 1 July 2015]. Specified time [the specified time on the specified day—eg. 7.30 pm (by legal time in the Australian Capital Territory) on 1 July 2015]. See paragraphs 75 to 77. Immediately after/before (except where immediately after/before provisions of the same Act that are to commence on a day or days to be fixed by Proclamation) Immediately after/before the commencement of [the provisions covered by table item X]/[specified provisions of] [specified Act]. See paragraphs 34, 35 and 72 and 86 to 88. Immediately after/before (provisions of the same Act that are to commence on a day or days to be fixed by Proclamation) Immediately the commencement of [specified provisions of this Act]. See paragraphs 86 to 88. At the same time as (provisions of another Act) At the same time as [specified provisions of][specified Act] commence[s]. See paragraphs 34, 35 and 72. Commencement at the same time as provisions of the same Act should be dealt
However, the provisions do not commence at all if sections do not commence]. with in accordance with paragraphs 81 to 85 and 135 to 137. At the same time as (provisions of this Act that are to commence on a single day to be by Proclamation) At the same time as the provisions covered by table item X. See paragraphs 34, 35, 83 to 85 and 135 to 137. At the same time as (provisions of this Act that are to commence on a day or days to be fixed by Proclamation) At the same time as [specified provisions of this Act]. See paragraphs 88 and 136. The earlier of The earlier of: (a) [first option]; and (b) [second option]. See paragraphs 125 to 127 and 146. The later of (events in both certain) The later of: (a) option]; and (b) [second option]. See paragraphs 119 to 130 and 146. The later of (event in second option uncertain) The later of: (a) option]; and (b) [second option]. However, the provisions do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur. See paragraphs 119 to 130 and 146. The later of (events in both options uncertain) The of: (a) [first option]; and (b) [second option]. However, the provisions do not commence at all unless both of the events mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) occur. See paragraphs 119 to 130 and 146. Conditional (at a specified time, if a specified event (including commencement of another Act) occurs, or does not occur, within a specified time) [standard description of intended commencement]. However, the provisions do not commence at all if [condition]. See paragraphs 63 to 70, 72 and 115 to 118.
eg: The day this Act receives the Royal Assent. However, the provisions do not commence at all if the XYZ Act 2015 does not receive the Royal Assent before 30 June 2015. Not to commence unless other Acts have commenced (the GST provision) The provisions do not commence at all unless all of the following Acts have commenced [on or before [specified day], in which case they commence immediately after the last of those Acts to commence: (a) [first Act]; (b) [second Act]; (c) etc. See paragraph 72. This is in fact a special case of a conditional commencement, and be drafted as an ordinary conditional commencement. However, this form emphasises the restrictions on commencement, and may sometimes be required for presentational reasons. Conditional (only one of 2 or more provisions commences) [As for a single conditional commencement, but using a separate row for each of the alternative provisions]. See paragraphs 63 to 70 and 115 to 118. Standard commencement for amendments to tax legislation administered by Treasury The 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October to occur after the day this Act receives the Royal Assent. The previous standard commencement was the day of Royal Assent commencement. This has now been replaced by the new standard commencement of the start of the first quarter following Royal Assent. Other commencements remain unchanged, unless they include a Royal Assent element. Standard provisions for instruments The following table sets out the standard provisions to be used for particular kinds of commencements for instruments. These are available using the AltC macro. The head drafter’s approval must be obtained if you need to include a provision that is not based on one of the standard forms. Kind of commencement Words to be used in column 2 of the commencement table Comments
Registration The day this instrument is registered. See paragraphs 37 to 43. Day after registration The day after this instrument is registered. See paragraphs 37 to 43. Specified period after registration The day after the end of the period of [specified period] beginning on the day this instrument is registered. Commencement instrument (single day) A single day to be by [the Minister/the instrument maker] by notifiable instrument. However, if the provisions do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day this instrument is registered, they commence on the day after the end of that period. See paragraphs 50 to 55. The most usual alternative has been shown here. Other alternatives are in paragraph 132. Commencement instrument (multiple days) A day or days to be fixed by [the Minister/the instrument maker] by notifiable instrument. However, if any of the provisions do not commence within the period of 6 months beginning on the day this instrument is registered, they commence on the day after the end of that period. See paragraphs 50 to 55. The most usual alternative has been shown here. Other alternatives are in paragraph 132. Specified day [the specified day—e.g. 1 July 2015]. Specified time [the specified time on the specified day—e.g. 7.30 pm (by legal time in the Australian Capital Territory) on 1 July 2015]. See paragraphs 48 and 75 to 77. Immediately after/before (except where immediately after/before provisions of Immediately after/before the commencement of [the provisions covered by table item X]/[specified provisions See paragraphs 72 and 86 to 88.