40Application of this Part

#### 40 Application of this Part (1) This Part applies in relation to any proceedings before an Australian court that are proceedings for the taking of evidence for use in proceedings instituted in or before a foreign court. (2) The Attorney‑General’s power to make an order under section 42 may only be exercised in relation to proceedings mentioned in subsection (1). (3) In this section: > authority means any person or body authorised to take or receive evidence: (a) whether on behalf of a court or otherwise; or (b) whether or not the person or body is empowered to require the answering of questions or the production of documents. > foreign court means any court, or authority, of a foreign country or a part of such a country.