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157 Evidentiary
(1) In proceedings under this Act, no proof is required—
(a) of an order or authority to bring proceedings; or
(b) of the appointment of an authorised officer of the Department.
S. 157(2) amended by No. 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1).
(2) A copy of an order, direction, authority, decision or notice made or given under this Act by the Minister or the Secretary and signed and certified by the Minister or the Secretary to be a true copy and to have been so made or given is evidence of the making or giving of the order, direction, authority, decision or notice.
S. 157AA inserted by No. 124/1993 s. 28.
157AA Supreme Court—limitation of jurisdiction—section 138C
It is the intention of this section to alter or vary section 85 of the **Constitution Act 1975** to the extent necessary to prevent the Supreme Court from entertaining an action for compensation in circumstances where section 138C provides that no compensation is payable.
S. 157A inserted by No. 42/1993 s. 20(2).