Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

PROTECTION ORDERS REGULATIONS 2002 (2002 NO 6) - REG 20

    (1)     Evidence in a proceeding under the Act must be given orally.

    (2)     However, evidence may be given by affidavit—

        (a)     if the parties agree to allow affidavit evidence; or

        (b)     with the leave of the Magistrates Court.

Example of when Magistrates Court might give leave

If the court is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require the applicant to give oral evidence.

Note     Affidavits are dealt with in div 5.2.