Expert Witness Code of Conduct

Expert opinions must comply with the relevant state code established by legislation for the conduct of witnesses. Generally speaking, the instructing solicitor must provide you with a current copy of the appropriate code. 

Use the list below to find various codes applicable to civil medical experts. Codes applicable to criminal or coronial matters may be different.

Harmonised Expert Witness Code of Conduct

The Harmonised Code of Conduct has been implemented in the following jurisdictions.

  •  Federal Court of Australia
  •  New South Wales
  •  Victoria
  •  Tasmania
  •  Australian Capital Territory
  •  Northern Territory

Use this link to access the Harmonised Code of Conduct within each jurisdiction's legislation:

Council of Chief Justices Australia and New Zealand - Expert Witnesses - Harmonised Code of Conduct

Other Jurisdictions

These lists are provided for information only and is not to be relied upon as there may be more recent updates.

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