Evidence (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
123Loss of client legal privilege – defendants
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123 Loss of client legal privilege – defendants In a criminal proceeding, this Division does not prevent a defendant from adducing evidence unless it is evidence of: (a) a confidential communication made between an associated defendant and a lawyer acting for that person in connection with the prosecution of that person; or (b) the contents of a confidential document prepared by an associated defendant or by a lawyer acting for that person in connection with the prosecution of that person. Note for section 123 Associated defendant is defined in the Dictionary.