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Crimes (Hostages) Act 1989
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13 Evidence of certain matters
(1) The Foreign Affairs Minister may give a written certificate stating that: (a) the Convention entered into force for Australia on a particular day; and (b) as at the date of the certificate, the Convention remains in force for Australia. (2) A certificate given under subsection (1) is admissible in any proceedings as prima facie evidence of the matters stated in the certificate.