Western Australian Current Acts Western Australian Current Acts (1) Evidence of a
representation made by a child about a matter that is relevant to proceedings
under this Act is admissible as evidence in those proceedings, despite the
rule against hearsay.
(2) The court may give
such weight as it thinks fit to evidence admitted under subsection (1).
(3) If a
representation made by a child is to be admitted in evidence, evidence of the
making and content of the representation is to be given by a person who was
present when the child made it.
(4) In this section
—
representation includes an express or implied
representation, whether oral or in writing, and a representation inferred from
conduct.
[Section 53E inserted: No. 38 of 2004 s. 37;
amended: No. 5 of 2008 s. 99.]