Australian Liberal Senator Mary Jo Fisher denied on Monday on the resumption of her court testimony that she had intent to shoplift $92.92 worth of food items from an Adelaide grocery on Dec. 15, 2010.

She also questioned the accuracy of evidence presented by a police officer who was at the scene. Ms Fisher insisted that while making the purchase her physical symptoms of depression were overwhelming and her main focus was to finish the transaction and leave the store.

"It would be contrary to everything I've worked for in my life, which is building better lives for the people I represent, " Ms Fisher was quoted by Adelaide now.

Dr Brian McKenny, the senator's psychiatrist told the Adelaide Magistrate's Court that the senator's depression attack that day was severe and unprovoked

"I think she gave a very clear and detailed account of the physical and psychological symptoms of a panic attack," the daily quoted Mr McKenny.

"I was sweating and shaking so much you can't imagine that people don't notice... I can only describe it as (being on) auto pilot. I was focused on getting out of the shop and dealing with my physical symptom," the senator was quoted by The Sydney Morning Herald.

Besides sweating, Ms Fisher said her other physical symptoms include flushes, trembling, nausea and inability to focus.

She pleaded on Friday not guilty to the shoplifting charge. The court will return her case for final submission on Oct. 28.

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