#### 193 Onus of proof concerning reasonable or lawful excuse 193 Onus of proof concerning reasonable or lawful excuse > In any proceedings under this Act, the onus of proving that a person had a reasonable or lawful excuse (as referred to in any provision of this Act or the regulations) lies with the defendant. > > Note. > > See also sections 156 (Public documents) and 158 (Evidence of certain public documents) of the [Evidence Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1995-025) in relation to proof of various matters in proceedings under this Act.

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