Evidence (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011

Credibility evidence about a witness is not admissible.

Notes for section 102

1 Specific exceptions to the credibility rule are as follows:

 evidence adduced in cross-examination (sections 103 and 104)

 evidence in rebuttal of denials (section 106)

 evidence to re-establish credibility (section 108)

 evidence of persons with specialised knowledge (section 108C)

 character of accused persons (section 110)

2 Other provisions of this

Act, or of other laws, may operate as further exceptions.

3 Sections 108A and 108B deal with the admission of credibility evidence about a person who has made a previous representation but is not a witness.