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Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958
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Part I—The means of obtaining evidence 6
Division 1—Orders and commissions to examine witnesses 6
4 Order to examine witnesses 6
6 Operation of other laws 8
Division 1A—Examination of witnesses abroad 9
9A Definitions 9
9B Proceedings in superior courts 10
9C Proceedings in inferior courts 12
9D Exclusion of evidence in criminal proceeding 13
9E Operation of other laws 13
Division 1B—Examination of witnesses outside the State but within Australia 13
9F Application of Division 13
9G Definitions 14
9H Proceedings in superior courts 14
9I Proceedings in inferior courts 17
9J Exclusion of evidence in criminal proceedings 17
9K Operation of other laws 18
Division 1C—Taking of evidence for foreign and Australian courts 18
9L Definitions 18
9M Application to the Supreme Court for assistance in obtaining evidence for proceedings in other court 19
9N Power of the Supreme Court to give effect to application for assistance 19
9O Privilege of witnesses 21
9P Offence 22
9Q Operation of other laws 22
Division 3—Prisoners 23
12 Prisoner may be brought before court to give evidence without writ of habeas corpus 23
Division 6—Disclosure of information relating to applications for legal aid 25
21D Definitions 25
21E Disclosure of information etc. relating to proposed applications 27
21F Disclosure of information etc. relating to applications 28
21G Disclosure of information etc. where applicant has died 28
21H Application of this Division 29
Division 7—Family mediations 29
21I Definitions 29
21J Admissions etc. made at mediation conferences 30
Division 8—Dispute settlement centres 30
21K Definitions 30
21L Admissions etc. at mediation conferences 30
21M Confidentiality 31
21N Exoneration from liability 32
Part II—Witnesses 33
Division 2—Privileges disabilities and obligations of witnesses 33
28 Confessions to doctors 33
Division 2A—Confidential communications and protected health information 35
32AB Guiding principles 35