What section of the Evidence Act Queensland pertains to business records being an exception to hearsay?

The relevant section of the Evidence Act Queensland that pertains to business records being an exception to hearsay is section 95. This section allows documents that are produced in the course of a business and kept for the purpose of recording information relevant to that business to be admissible in court. The rationale behind this exception is that such records are typically reliable due to the systematic nature of the operations that created them and the fact that they are maintained by individuals with a duty to keep accurate records.

In the context of evidence law, hearsay refers to statements made outside of the court that are being introduced for the truth of their contents. Business records fall under an established exception because they are seen as inherently more reliable than typical hearsay statements—particularly when made contemporaneously with the event being recorded and kept in the course of regular business activities.

While other sections of the Evidence Act deal with different aspects of evidence and its admissibility, section 95 is specifically designated for the admissibility of business records, making it the right choice in this context.