Bankruptcy Act 1966

PART III - COURTS  

Division 2 - Jurisdiction and powers of courts in bankruptcy  

SECTION 34A   STANDARD OF PROOF  

34A(1)   [Proof on balance of probabilities]  

Where, in proceedings in the Court (other than proceedings for an offence), it is necessary, for a purpose relating to a matter arising under this Act, to establish, or for the Court to be satisfied as to, a particular fact (including a contravention of this Act), it is sufficient if that fact is established, or the Court is satisfied as to that fact, as the case may be, on the balance of probabilities.

34A(2)   [Effect of section]  

Subsection (1) has effect except to the extent that this Act expressly provides otherwise.