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In Australia, what does 'innocent until proven guilty' mean?
- That anyone accused of a crime is automatically acquitted
- That the accused does not have to prove their innocence — the prosecution must prove guilt
- That guilty people are treated the same as innocent people
- That all accused people are released immediately
Why this is the correct answer
Presumption of innocence means the burden of proof lies entirely with the prosecution — they must prove the accused is guilty, not the other way around. An accused person does not need to prove anything; the court must reach its verdict solely on the evidence presented by the prosecution.