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Notifications refer to public notifications that let the general public know about laws and changes that are made by the government. It can include information such as changes made in a law, enactment of a new law or even fading out old laws. Notifications are commonly issued by government to exercise the power of a legislative enactment.

Circulars are more internal memos that provide clarification on certain laws or issues. They are often issued by the Ministry, Department or the Chief Executive that is in charge and is commonly used to clarify certain aspects of a law. It can also be followed by another circular if one is not enough to clarify or in case another clarification is needed.

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