Where a judge has already conducted a s 9B(2) Evidence Act 1977 (Qld) inquiry and been satisfied that a child witness is competent to give sworn evidence, the inquiry need not be repeated at a subsequent pre-recording proceeding unless an issue is raised by a party or the court casting doubt on that competency. Questions about a child's understanding of an oath do not engage s 9B(2).
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