Acts Interpretation Act 1901

Pt 6 heading substituted by No 46 of 2011, s 3 and Sch 1 item 56, applicable on and after 27 December 2011, in relation to Acts enacted before, on or after 27 December 2011. For transitional regulations, see note under Part 1 heading. The heading formerly read:

PART VI - JUDICIAL EXPRESSIONS

S 27 repealed by No 46 of 2011, s 3 and Sch 1 item 57, applicable on and after 27 December 2011, in relation to Acts enacted before, on or after 27 December 2011. For transitional regulations, see note under Part 1 heading. S 27 formerly read:

SECTION 27 MEANING OF CERTAIN WORDS  
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In any Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

(b) The words " oath " and " affidavit " shall, in the case of persons allowed by law to affirm declare or promise instead of swearing, include affirmation, declaration, and promise, and the word " swear " shall in the like case include affirm, declare, and promise;

(c) The words " statutory declaration " shall mean a declaration made by virtue of any Act authorizing a declaration to be made otherwise than in the course of a judicial proceeding.