EVIDENCE ACT 2001 - SECT 142A Proof of exemption
EVIDENCE ACT 2001 - SECT 142A
Proof of exemption
(1) It is not necessary in any complaint or indictment to specify, negative or prove any exemption, exception, proviso, condition, excuse or qualification.(2) If a defendant or an accused relies on any exemption, exception, proviso, condition, excuse or qualification, the proof lies on the defendant or the accused.
Note: This section does not appear in the Evidence Act 1995 of the Commonwealth.