Section 183 — Evidence Act 1995 (Cth)

Inferences

If a question arises about the application of a provision of this Act in relation to a document or thing, the court may:

(a) examine the document or thing; and

(b) draw any reasonable inferences from it as well as from other matters from which inferences may properly be drawn.

Note: Section 182 gives this section a wider application in relation to Commonwealth records and certain Commonwealth documents.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 22 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 180 — Proof of identity of convicted persons—affidavits by AFP employees or special members of the Australian Federal Police
s 181 — Proof of service of statutory notifications, notices, orders and directions
s 182 — Application of certain sections in relation to Commonwealth records, postal articles sent by Commonwealth agencies and certain Commonwealth documents
s 184 — Accused may admit matters and give consents
s 185 — Faith and credit to be given to documents properly authenticated
s 186 — Swearing of affidavits before justices of the peace, notaries public and lawyers

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