Evidence Act 2011

A witness may be cross-examined about a prior inconsistent statement alleged to have been made by the witness whether or not—

complete particulars of the statement have been given to the witness; or

a document containing a record of the statement has been shown to the witness.

If, in cross-examination, a witness does not admit that the witness has made a prior inconsistent statement, the cross-examiner must not present evidence of the statement otherwise than from the witness unless, in the cross-examination, the cross-examiner—

told the witness enough of the circumstances of the making of the statement to enable the witness to identify the statement; and

drew the witness’s attention to the part of the statement that is inconsistent with the witness’s evidence.

For the purpose of presenting evidence of the statement, a party may re-open the party’s case.