11.2.7 Evidence

Section 411 provides that a court must accept as prima facie evidence any written statement signed by a current or former Commission member or official which indicates that a person has or is receiving compensation under the MRCA.

Any person making such a statement which is admitted into evidence may be called upon as a witness for the prosecution. The statement must be provided to the defendant in the proceedings at least 14 days before it is admitted to the court.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-11-overpayments-miscellaneous-items/112-authority-obtain-maintain-and-disclose-information-including-tax-file-number-tfn-part-2/1127-evidence