(1) In this Chapter:
"old legislation" means:
- (a)
- the Naval Defence Act as in force immediately
before the commencement day; and
- (b)
- the Naval Forces Regulations 1935 as in force immediately before the
commencement day;
as modified in accordance with subregulation (2).
(2) The old legislation is
taken to be modified to the extent necessary to refer to, and to apply to:
- (a)
- parts and components of the Australian Navy as they exist at any time
after the commencement day; and
- (b)
- administrative arrangements or functions in relation to the Australian
Navy as they exist at any time after the commencement day.