In Queensland, questions on a voir dire that suggest or imply the truth of a confession are permissible where relevant to the accused's credit on the question of voluntariness. There is no privilege against self-incrimination on a voir dire as to the offence charged; s 15(1) of the Evidence Act 1977 (Qld) applies. R v Toner and R v Post and Georgee should no longer be followed on this point.
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