A certificate under s 39A of the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987 (Cth) may be granted even where the prospect of locating the witness and obtaining evidence is very unlikely, provided the mandatory considerations in s 39A(3) and the overarching interests of justice favour the certificate being issued. The centrality of the witness's evidence to the proceedings is a significant factor.
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