8. (1) The enactments specified in column (3) of Part 1 of Schedule 2 are repealed to the extent specified in column (4) of that Part.

(2) The repeals effected by subsection (1) shall not apply in respect of complaints or disputes made, presented or referred to a rights commissioner under an enactment specified in column (3) of Part 1 of Schedule 2 before the commencement of Part 4.

(3) The enactments specified in column (3) of Part 2 of Schedule 2 are revoked to the extent specified in column (4) of that Part.

(4) The revocations effected by subsection (3) shall not apply in respect of complaints or disputes made, presented or referred to a rights commissioner under an enactment specified in column (3) of Part 2 of Schedule 2 before the commencement of Part 4.

(5) The repeal of sections 11 and 13 of the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973 effected by subsection (1) shall not apply in relation to a dispute referred to the Employment Appeals Tribunal under that Act before the commencement of Part 4.

(6) The repeal of sections 11 and 12 of the Unfair Dismissals (Amendment) Act 1993 effected by subsection (1) shall not apply in relation to a claim for redress under the Act of 1977 brought before the commencement of Part 4.

(7) This section and Schedule 2 shall come into operation upon the commencement of Part 4.