law://au/li/2026/f2026l00501@2026-11-13| Commencement information | ||
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| Provisions | Commencement | Date/Details |
| 1. Sections 1 to 4 and anything in this instrument not elsewhere covered by this table | The day after this instrument is registered. | 5 May 2026 |
| 2. Schedule 1, item 1 | The later of:(a) the day after this instrument is registered; and(b) the day the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Defence and Security Cooperation, done at Canberra on 21 March 2024, enters into force for Australia.However, the provisions do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.The Minister must announce, by notifiable instrument, the day the Agreement enters into force for Australia. | |
| 3. Schedule 1, item 2 | The later of:(a) the day after this instrument is registered; and(b) the day the Papua New Guinea–Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (also known as the Pukpuk Treaty), done at Canberra on 6 October 2025, enters into force for Australia.However, the provisions do not commence at all if the event mentioned in paragraph (b) does not occur.The Minister must announce, by notifiable instrument, the day the Treaty enters into force for Australia. | 8 July 2026(F2026N00505)(paragraph (b) applies) |
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