Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2008C00441:clause:2_70naf
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2008C00441
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 70NAF
Character Range: 68236–68907

70NAF  Standard of proof

 (1) Subject to subsection (3), the standard of proof to be applied in determining matters in proceedings under this Division is proof on the balance of probabilities.

 (2) Without limiting subsection (1), that subsection applies to the determination of whether a person who contravened an order under this Act affecting children had a reasonable excuse for the contravention.

 (3) The court may only make an order under:
 (a) paragraph 70NFB(2)(a), (d) or (e); or
 (b) paragraph 70NFF(3)(a);
if the court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the grounds for making the order exist.

Subdivision B—Court's power to vary parenting order