represented the Queen), Julia Gillard (Prime Minister of Australia), Tony Abbott (Leader of the Opposition in Australia), and Quentin Bryce (Governor-General of Australia). Expiry The act expired at the end of 18 March 2011, the date of the commemoration. References 2011 Christchurch earthquake March 2011 events in New Zealand Statutes of New Zealand 2011 in New Zealand law Repealed New Zealand legislation