NZSL Act 2006 Explanation

• Introduction - sections 1 and 2
• Preliminary provisions - sections 3 to 5
• Recognition - sections 6 to 8
• Principles to guide government departments - sections 9 and 10
• Miscellaneous provisions - sections 11 and 12
• Regulations - section 13
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Introduction - sections 1 and 2

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Preliminary provisions - sections 3 to 5 

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Recognition - sections 6 to 8

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Principles to guide government departments - sections 9 and 10

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Miscellaneous provisions - sections 11 and 12

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Regulations - section 13

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