But District Court Judge Shauna Deane says that isn't relevant as the matter isn't being heard in an Islamic court.
The judge heard lawyers' submissions on whether a 36-year-old Muslim woman should be able to wear a full burqa while giving evidence in a fraud trial.
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The woman an Islamic Studies teacher is due to give evidence in a fraud trial of a Muslim college director.
Judge Deane told the court she didn't think her decision on the burqa would set an Australian precedent as she'd only be making a ruling on the case before her.
She'll make her decision on August 19.
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