Prosecution outcomes

Prosecution outcome for Buru Ngunawal Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4005)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Buru Ngunawal Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4005)

Court and judge/magistrate: ACT Magistrates Court (Lawton)
Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 330-10(1) and 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $200 for each offence, ie $400

Prosecution outcome for Women Beyond Today Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7410)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Women Beyond Today Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7410)

Court and judge/magistrate: Canberra Magistrates Court (Magistrate Dr B Boss)
Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 20(1)(a) Crimes Act 1914 upon recognizance to beof good behaviour to 12 months and a surety of $500.

Prosecution outcome for Veronica Anne Cubillo

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Veronica Anne Cubillo

Court and judge/magistrate: Darwin Supreme Court (Justice Blokland)
Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 265‑25(3) (5 charges) and 265‑25(1) (1 charge) CATSI Act, and s. 258 Criminal Code (NT)

Sentenced to three months' imprisonment, backdated to 30 April 2015, and a further five months in home detention. Ordered to repay $7624.50 to North Australian Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service - Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4641).

Prosecution outcome for Sonia Murray

Civil proceedings

Prosecution outcome for: Sonia Murray

Court and judge/magistrate: Federal Court, Melbourne (Justice Gordon)
Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 265-1, 363-1 and 265-10 CATSI Act

Ordered to pay compensation to Bunurong Land Council (Aboriginal Corporation) (ICN 3630) of $7717.98, fined $25 000 and court costs. Also disqualified from managing corporations for 7 years.

Prosecution outcome for Mervyn Brown

Civil proceedings

Prosecution outcome for: Mervyn Brown

Court and judge/magistrate: Federal Court, Melbourne (Justice Gordon)
Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 265-1 and 363-1 CATSI Act

Fined $10 000 and ordered to pay costs. Disqualified from managing corporations for 3 years.

Prosecution outcome for Verna Nichols

Civil proceedings

Prosecution outcome for: Verna Nichols

Court and judge/magistrate: Federal Court, Melbourne (Justice Gordon)
Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 265-1 and 363-1 CATSI Act

Fined $10 000 and ordered to pay costs. Disqualified from managing corporations for 3 years.

Prosecution outcome for Leonie Dickson

Civil proceedings

Prosecution outcome for: Leonie Dickson

Court and judge/magistrate: Federal Court, Melbourne (Justice Gordon)
Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 265-1 and 363-1 CATSI Act

Fined $5000 and ordered to pay costs. Disqualified from managing corporations for 3 years.

Prosecution outcome for Wadalong Healing Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7696)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Wadalong Healing Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7696)

Court and judge/magistrate: Parramatta Magistrates Court (McAnulty LCM)
Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330–10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $5000

Prosecution outcome for Gkuthaarn Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1999)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Gkuthaarn Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1999)

Court and judge/magistrate: Normanton Magistrates Court (Ms C Wadley)
Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 348-1(1) and 566-10(3) CATSI Act

Fined $7000 ($4000 + $3000).

Prosecution outcome for Brewongle Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3479)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Brewongle Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3479)

Court and judge/magistrate: Hamilton Magistrates Court (Magistrate Mellas)
Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330–10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $300. Ordered to pay court costs of $75.50.

Prosecution outcome for Gilbie Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3423)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Gilbie Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3423)

Court and judge/magistrate: Robinvale Magistrates Court
Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330–10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven, dismissed under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914 upon entering $100 good behaviour bond for 12 months

Prosecution outcome for Kurnai Gunai Elders Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3581)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Kurnai Gunai Elders Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3581)

Court and judge/magistrate: Bairnsdale Magistrates Court (Magistrate Dunn)
Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Proven but dismissed without penalty, s. 19B Crimes Act 1914

Prosecution outcome for Gunjee Wong Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7233)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Gunjee Wong Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7233)

Court and judge/magistrate: Lithgow Local Court
Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330–10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven, dismissed without conviction under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914.