Onus of proof regarding reasonable excuse

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In any proceedings for an offence against a provision of this Act or the regulations, the onus of proving that a person had a reasonable excuse (as referred to in the provision) lies with the defendant.

Regulations

This provision refers to the regulations (the regulations). Made under this Act:

Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2021

This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum Second reading speech

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