Section 126FEvidence Act 1995 (NSW)

Application of Division

(1) This Division does not apply in relation to a proceeding the hearing of which began before the commencement of this Division.
(2) This Division applies in relation to a protected confidence within the meaning of this Division whether made before or after the commencement of this Division.
(3) This Division does not apply in relation to a protected confidence within the meaning of Division 1B or Division 2 of Part 5 of Chapter 6 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986.
(4) The court may give a direction under this Division in respect of a protected confidence or protected identity information whether or not the protected confidence or protected identity information is privileged under another section of this Part or would be so privileged except for a limitation or restriction imposed by that section.

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