Criminal law
Evidence
Attempt to obtain possession of narcotic goods
More than commercial quantity
Circumstantial case
Prior entry into Australia using false name and documents
False banking and other documentation
Knowledge of goods in possession of accused
Suspicious circumstances combined with failure to make inquiry
Wilful blindness
Specific direction not required
Propensity
Character
Flight
Lies
Credibility
Ambit of s 108(3) of Evidence Act 1995
Section 108(3) not limited to the particular witness in the witness box against whom relevant allegation made
Limitation on use of prior consistent statement admitted only under s 108(3)
Procedure to be adopted in relation to evidence concerning prior consistent statement
Error
No miscarriage of justice
Role of Appellant more than mere courier, not mastermind but performing organisational role in relevant criminal enterprise
Evidence Act: ss 55, 66, 97(1), 100, 102, 103, 108(3), 112, 135, 137, 190(2), 192; Part 3.8