Federal Court of Australia
FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
Neowarra v State of Western Australia [2003] FCA 1399
EVIDENCE – Expert evidence – Anthropological evidence – Whether "basis rule" applies – Hearsay – Rule not apply to evidence of previous representation admitted because relevant for purpose other than proof of fact intended to be asserted by representation – Application of exception to evidence of anthropologists of statements made by Aboriginal persons about customs and practices.
Evidence Act 1995 (Cth) ss 59, 60, 76‑80, 135‑136
The Commonwealth v Yarmirr (2001) 208 CLR 1 cited Makita (Australia) Pty Ltd v Sprowles (2001) 52 NSWLR 705 considered HG v The Queen (1999) 197 CLR 414 considered Ramsay v Watson (1961) 108 CLR 642 cited Milirrpum v Nabalco Pty Ltd (1971) 17 FLR 141 cited Wilband v The Queen (1967) 2 CCC 6 cited Quick v Stoland Pty Ltd (1998) 87 FCR 371 cited Sydneywide Distributors Pty Ltd v Red Bull Australia Pty Ltd [2002] FCAFC 157 considered Guide Dog Owners' & Friends' Association Inc v Guide Dog Association of New South Wales (1998) 154 ALR 527 cited Ocean Marine Mutual Insurance Association (Europe) OV v Jetopay Pty Ltd [2000] FCA 1463 cited Lee v The Queen (1998) 195 CLR 594 considered Daniel v Western Australia (2000) 178 ALR 542 considered Lardil v Queensland [2000] FCA 1548 considered Welsh v The Queen (1996) 90 A Crim R 364 cited Harrington‑Smith v Western Australia (No 7) [2003] FCA 893 cited
Law Reform Commission (Australia), Interim Report No 26 Evidence, vols 1 and 2 (1985)
PADDY NEOWARRA, PADDY WAMA & OTHERS v THE STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA & OTHERS
WAG 6016 OF 1996
WAG 6015 OF 1999 WAG 6006 OF 2002
SUNDBERG J 8 DECEMBER 2003 MELBOURNE
IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
WESTERN AUSTRALIA DISTRICT REGISTRY WAG 6016 OF 1996
WAG 6015 OF 1999
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