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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.