ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS PLANNING AUTHORITY ACT 1972 - SECT 47

ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS PLANNING AUTHORITY ACT 1972 - SECT 47

47 .         Presumptions

                In the absence of proof to the contrary, if a statement is made in a prosecution notice or an indictment containing a charge of an offence against this Act —

            (a)         that a person therein referred to is or is not a person of Aboriginal descent; or

            (b)         that the proceedings are commenced in accordance with a direction of, or under the authority of, the CEO; or

            (c)         that a place or area therein referred to is within the boundaries of any land to which the provisions of Part III apply,

                all courts and persons acting judicially shall presume the statement proved.

        [Section 47 amended: No. 84 of 2004 s. 80; No. 28 of 2006 s. 349.]