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Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991
79LNo protected confidence immunity for communications
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79L No protected confidence immunity for communications
for criminal investigations and proceedings
This division does not apply to a communication made for the
purpose of—
(a) an investigation by a law enforcement entity into the
commission or alleged commission of a sexual offence or family
violence offence; or
(b) a preliminary criminal proceeding or criminal proceeding
arising from the commission or alleged commission of a sexual
offence or family violence offence.