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Facts in Issue and Relevant Facts

Plain-English Summary — Not Verbatim Statutory Text

Establishes that evidence may only be given of "facts in issue" (the facts actually being disputed in the case) and "relevant facts" (facts connected to those in a way the Act specifically recognises) — not just anything either side wants to bring up.

This is the gatekeeping principle behind why a court can refuse to hear something as "not relevant," even if it's true.

Explains why courts sometimes won't let in something that feels obviously important to you — it has to connect to the case in a legally recognised way, not just be generally true or interesting.

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What Legally Counts as "Evidence"

This is the foundation everything else builds on — knowing that digital records and remote testimony are now explicitly recognised as evidence, not just physical documents and in-person statements, matters for how you should document anything relevant to a legal matter.

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