(1) This Act may be cited as the Maternity Protection (Amendment) Act 2004.

(2) The Principal Act and this Act may be cited together as the Maternity Protection Acts 1994 and 2004.

(3) This Act shall come into operation on such day or days as the Minister may appoint by order or orders either generally or with reference to any particular purpose or provision and different days may be so appointed for different purposes or different provisions.