A belief that a package contains a border controlled drug is sufficient to constitute the fault element of intention for attempted possession under ss 11.1(1) and 307.5 of the Criminal Code (Cth), without requiring knowledge of the particular drug identity or quantity. A guilty plea entered voluntarily on legal advice, with understanding of the charge and admissions, will not be set aside merely because the accused later claims the admissions were inconsistent with instructions, absent evidence of intimidation, improper inducement or fraud.
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