Commonwealth Numbered Regulations Commonwealth Numbered Regulations(1) In this rule, tangible evidence is evidence that can be directly examined by a summary authority.
Examples
Equipment, printouts, photographs, charts and diagrams.
(2) In considering the weight that is to be given to tangible evidence, the summary authority must have regard to:
(a) the authenticity of the tangible evidence; and
(b) the accuracy of the tangible evidence.
(3) If the tangible evidence is a device, the summary authority must also have regard to its sensitivity, reliability and consistency.
(4) Subrules (2) and (3) do not limit the matters that the summary authority may take into account in considering the weight that is to be given to the tangible evidence.
(5) The summary authority may order that a demonstration, experiment or inspection be held if:
(a) the summary authority is satisfied that the demonstration will assist in resolving an issue or understanding evidence; and
(b) the parties will be given a reasonable opportunity to be present.