Which EAC section replicates the common law exception for dying declarations in criminal proceedings?

The correct choice is EAC 65 because this section of the Evidence Act 1997 (Queensland) addresses the admissibility of dying declarations in criminal proceedings. The concept of dying declarations as an exception to the hearsay rule has its roots in common law, stemming from the belief that a person on the brink of death is unlikely to lie. EAC 65 mirrors this common law principle, permitting statements made by a person who believes they are about to die to be admissible evidence if related to the cause or circumstances of their impending death. This aligns with the common law foundation that acknowledges the trustworthiness of such statements due to the gravity of the situation.

Other options do not pertain to this specific common law exception. For instance, EAC 59 deals with the admissibility of evidence of a witness's previous convictions, while EAC 72 relates to the admissibility of evidence in the context of character. These sections serve different purposes within the realm of evidence law and do not replicate the principle concerning dying declarations as articulated in the common law.