Section 51Evidence Act 1995 (Cth)

Original document rule abolished

The principles and rules of the common law that relate to the means of proving the contents of documents are abolished.

Note: Section 182 gives the provisions of this Part a wider application in relation to Commonwealth records and certain Commonwealth documents.

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