with effect from vs effective

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The new policy will begin with effect from 1 June.
The new policy will begin effective 1 June.

Are both sentences correct with the same meaning?

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The first may be okay in British English but it doesn't work in the American variety. The second is okay.
 
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Americans in the civilian sector usually express dates as June 1st, but it's not unusual to see the "1 June" format.
 
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I find the combination of "begin" and "with effect from/effective from" a little odd.

The new policy will begin on June 1st.
The new policy will come into effect on June 1st.
There will (soon) be a new policy, effective from June 1st.
There will (soon) be a new policy, with effect from June 1st.
 
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