House of Representatives

Explanatory Memorandum

(Circulated by authority of the Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone)

Notes on clauses

Clause 1 - Short Title

This clause specifies that the short title of the Bill, when enacted, will be the Family and Community Services Legislation Amendment (Budget Initiatives and Other Measures) Act 2002 .

Clause 2 - Commencement

This clause specifies that:

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Sections 1 to 3 and anything in the Act not covered by the table commences on the day the Act receives the Royal Assent;

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Schedule 1 commences on 1 July 2003;

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Schedule 2 commences on 1 July 2003; and

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Schedule 3 commences on the day the Act receives the Royal Assent.

Clause 3 - Schedule(s)

This clause gives effect to the Schedules to the Bill.