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EVIDENCE ACT 1995 No. 2 of 1995 - SECT 91

Exclusion of evidence of judgments and convictions
91. (1) Evidence of the decision, or of a finding of fact, in an Australian or
overseas proceeding is not admissible to prove the existence of a fact that
was in issue in that proceeding.

(2) Evidence that, under this Part, is not admissible to prove the existence
of a fact may not be used to prove that fact even if it is relevant for
another purpose. Note: Section 178 (Convictions, acquittals and other judicial
proceedings) provides for certificate evidence of decisions. 


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