Criminal Procedure Act 1986

In proceedings for a domestic violence offence, a complainant may give evidence in chief of a representation made by the complainant wholly or partly in the form of a recorded statement that is viewed or heard by the court.

A representation contained in a recorded statement may be in the form of questions and answers.

A recorded statement must contain the following statements by the complainant—

a statement as to the complainant’s age,

a statement as to the truth of the representation,

any other matter required by the rules.

If the representation contained in a recorded statement, or part of it, is in a language other than English—

the recorded statement must contain an English translation of the representation or part, or

a separate written English translation of the representation or part must accompany the recorded statement.

A complainant who gives evidence wholly or partly in the form of a recorded statement must subsequently be available for cross-examination and re-examination—

orally in the courtroom, or

in accordance with any other alternative arrangements permitted for the complainant under this or any other Act.

This section does not prevent a complainant from giving evidence in any other manner permitted for the complainant under this Act or any other law.