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Evidence Act 1939
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70 Proceeding already commenced
(1) If a proceeding commenced before the commencement day, the
amending Act applies to that part of the proceeding that takes place
on or after the commencement day.
(2) However, subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a trial or
hearing in the proceeding that commenced before the
commencement day and:
(a) continued on or after the commencement day; or
(b) was adjourned until the commencement day or after the
commencement day.
(3) The provisions of this Act, as in force immediately before the
commencement, apply to a trial or hearing mentioned in
subsection (2).