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Evidence Act 1995

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#### 51 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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