Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999

In a proceeding under this part, evidence must be given by affidavit unless the court gives leave.

An affidavit may contain statements of information and belief if the person making the affidavit states the sources of the information and the reasons for the belief.

A party to an application under this part who intends to rely on a document must—

exhibit the document to an affidavit; or

identify in an affidavit the provisions relied on to the extent the party is able to identify them.

A person who makes an affidavit to be read in an application under this part may not be cross-examined without the leave of the court.