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Oaths Act 1867
sec.31MApplication of division
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### sec.31M Application of division
This division applies to an oath or affirmation, however described, that is administered or made anywhere, including, for example, in open court, under this Act or another law and in the presence of an authorised person if the authorised person is present by audio visual link.
However, this division does not apply to—
an oath or affirmation administered or made in relation to an affidavit under division 2 or a declaration under division 3 ; or
an oath of allegiance or oath of office under part 2 .
s 31M ins 2021 No. 23 s 40
(sec.31M-ssec.1) This division applies to an oath or affirmation, however described, that is administered or made anywhere, including, for example, in open court, under this Act or another law and in the presence of an authorised person if the authorised person is present by audio visual link.
(sec.31M-ssec.2) However, this division does not apply to— an oath or affirmation administered or made in relation to an affidavit under division 2 or a declaration under division 3 ; or an oath of allegiance or oath of office under part 2 .
- (a) an oath or affirmation administered or made in relation to an affidavit under division 2 or a declaration under division 3 ; or
- (b) an oath of allegiance or oath of office under part 2 .