Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Mines Act 1958 - SECT 418

Burden of proof to lie on defendant

418. Burden of proof to lie on defendant

For the purpose of any proceeding taken under the provisions of this Division
against any mining manager or engineer in charge or person in charge of or
giving orders or directions relating to the carrying on of any prospecting or
mining operations in a mine the burden shall lie on the defendant of proving
he is not such manager or engineer or person.