The case is a straightforward application of the Saunders v Public Trustee framework for additional evidence on appeal. Evidence that existed at the time of trial and could have been discovered with reasonable diligence is not 'fresh evidence' and will generally not be admitted on appeal. The applicant must establish both freshness and a significant possibility that the evidence would lead to a different result.
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