70Exception—contents of tags, labels and writing

70 Exception—contents of tags, labels and writing The hearsay rule does not apply to a tag or label attached to, or writing placed on, an object (including a document) if the tag or label or writing may reasonably be supposed to have been attached or placed— (a) in the course of a business; and (b) for the purpose of describing or stating the identity, nature, ownership, destination, origin or weight of the object, or of the contents (if any) of the object. Note The Commonwealth Act, s 70 includes an additional subsection providing that the exception does not apply to customs and excise prosecutions. The Commonwealth Act, s 5 extends the application of the subsection to proceedings in all Australian courts.