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Act index » Chapter 4 - Proof Introductory Note » Part 4.6 - Ancillary provisions » Division 2 - Proof of certain matters by affidavits or written statements
(1)Evidence of a fact that is, because of a provision of this Act referred to in the Table, to be proved in relation to a document or thing may be given by a person permitted under section 171 to give such evidence. Table Provisions of this Act Subject-matter Section 48 Proof of contents of documents Sections 63, 64 and 65 Hearsay exceptions for "first-hand" hearsay Section 69 Hearsay exception for business records Section 70 Hearsay exception for tags, labels and other writing Section 71 Hearsay exception for telecommunications The provisions of Part 4.3 Facilitation of proof
The Table to section 170 of the Commonwealth Act includes a reference to section 182 (Commonwealth records) of that Act.
(2)Evidence may be given by affidavit or, if the evidence relates to a public document, by a written statement.