126Onus of proof

126 Onus of proof In an action, suit, or proceeding under this Act: (a) an averment that land is Crown land, or reserved or dedicated land, or land held under lease, or occupied under licence or agreement, or that a person is authorised to take proceedings, to do an act or perform a duty, or sue for the recovery of a penalty or other money under this Act, is prima facie evidence of the fact; (b) if a question arises as to whether the defendant was authorised to do the act complained of, proof of that fact lies with the defendant; and (c) all licences, certificates, maps, plans and copies thereof, purporting to be certified as true under the hand of the Surveyor-General shall, in all matters relating to the action, suit or proceeding, be sufficient evidence without production of original records, and without the personal attendance of the Surveyor-General or proof of his or her signature.