Proclamation under the Sentencing Act 1997 I, the Lieutenant-Governor in and over the State of Tasmania and its Dependencies in the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, by this my proclamation made under section 2 of the Sentencing Act 1997 fix 1 August 1998 as the day on which that Act commences. 23 July 1998 W. J. E. COX Lieutenant-Governor By His Excellency's Command, RONALD CORNISH for and on behalf of Minister for Justice Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953. Notified in the Gazette on 29 July 1998 This proclamation is administered in the Department of Justice.