THE CORPORATIONS LAW

CHAPTER 9 - MISCELLANEOUS

PART 9.1 - REGISTERS AND REGISTRATION OF DOCUMENTS

SECTION 1274B   USE, IN COURT PROCEEDINGS, OF INFORMATION FROM COMMISSION'S NATIONAL DATABASE  

1274B(1)  [Definitions]  

In this section:

``data processor'' means a mechanical, electronic or other device for processing data;

``national database'' (Repealed by No 61 of 1998, Sch 2, Pt 6 (effective 1 July 1998).)

1274B(2)  [Writing prepared by ASC is prima facie evidence]  

In a proceeding in a court, a writing that purports to have been prepared by the Commission is admissible as prima facie evidence of the matters stated in so much of the writing as sets out what purports to be information obtained by the Commission, by using a data processor, from the national database. In other words, the writing is proof of such a matter in the absence of evidence to the contrary.

1274B(3)  [Certificate or signature not necessary]  

A writing need not bear a certificate or signature in order to be taken to purport to have been prepared by the Commission.

1274B(4)  [No limitation]  

Nothing in this section limits, or is limited by, section 1274 or 1274A.