Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (FAMILY LAW) RULES 2021 (F2021L01197) - RULE 7.20

             (1)  An expe rt witness's evidence in chief comprises:

                     (a)  the expert's report; and

                     (b)  any changes to that report in a notice under subrule 7.18(5); and

                     (c)  any answers to questions under rule 7.27.

             (2)  An expert witness has the same protection and immunity in relation to the contents of a report disclosed under these Rules or an order as the expert witness could claim if the contents of the report were given by the expert witness orally at a hearing or trial.