Criminal Code Act 1924
329Particulars in indictments for treason
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329 Particulars in indictments for treason
(1) The particulars contained in an indictment for treason must state the overt act or acts of the treason alleged; and no evidence of any overt act not stated therein shall be admissible unless it is relevant as tending to prove any overt act so stated.
(2) No indictment for treason shall be amended by the addition of any overt acts not so stated as aforesaid.
(3) A person indicted for treason shall be served, in the presence of 2 credible witnesses, with a copy of the indictment against him and with a list setting forth the full names and the addresses and occupations of all jurors summoned for his trial, 10 days at least before his arraignment.