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Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice) Act 2020
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Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice) Act 2020
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In a proceeding, a child may be called to give evidence only with the leave of the court. The court may grant leave only if the child— is at least 12 years; and is represented by a lawyer; and agrees to give evidence. If the child gives evidence, the child may be cross-examined only with the leave of the court. (sec.89-ssec.1) In a proceeding, a child may be called to give evidence only with the leave of the court. (sec.89-ssec.2) The court may grant leave only if the child— is at least 12 years; and is represented by a lawyer; and agrees to give evidence. (sec.89-ssec.3) If the child gives evidence, the child may be cross-examined only with the leave of the court.