That if the text is ambiguous, the traditional rules of interpretation of statutes may be applied to find the ?intention of the legislature?

Right from the outset the interpreter may take the wider context of the provision (eg: its ambit and purpose) into consideration with the legislative text in question

The court had to examine all contextual factors in ascertaining the intention of the legislature, irrespective of whether or not the words of the legislation were clear and unambiguous

The court did not have to examine all contextual factors in ascertaining the intention of the legislature, this is regardless of whether or not the words of the legislation were clear and unambiguous