Section 181 — Evidence Act 1995 (Cth)

Proof of service of statutory notifications, notices, orders and directions

(1) The service, giving or sending under an Australian law of a written notification, notice, order or direction may be proved by affidavit of the person who served, gave or sent it.

(2) A person who, for the purposes of a proceeding, makes an affidavit referred to in this section is not, because of making the affidavit, excused from attending for cross‑examination if required to do so by a party to the proceeding.

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Related sections

s 178 — Convictions, acquittals and other judicial proceedings
s 179 — Proof of identity of convicted persons—affidavits by members of State or Territory police forces
s 180 — Proof of identity of convicted persons—affidavits by AFP employees or special members of the Australian Federal Police
s 182 — Application of certain sections in relation to Commonwealth records, postal articles sent by Commonwealth agencies and certain Commonwealth documents
s 183 — Inferences
s 184 — Accused may admit matters and give consents

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