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Can an Act come into force with retroactive effect, ie., can an Act have an effect before it is passed by the Legislature?

April 26, 2017ACT force legislature retroactive

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Can an Act come into force with retroactive effect, ie., can an Act have an effect before it is passed by the Legislature?

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Yes, although this is not usually the case and it only happens if the Act specifically states that it applies with retroactive effect. The date from which it was retroactively effective is contained in the last section of the Act.