Prosecution outcomes | Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Criminal prosecutions

27 June 2019

Prosecution outcome for: Wonnarua Traditional Custodians Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 8133)

Court and judge/magistrate: Maitland Local Court

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $1,500

Criminal prosecutions

21 June 2019

Prosecution outcome for: The Artists Of Ampilatwatja Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4212)

Court and judge/magistrate: Alice Springs Local Court

Legislative provision/s breached

1. s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
2. s. 348–1(1) CATSI Act

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

Criminal prosecutions

4 June 2019

Prosecution outcome for: Yawarra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 958)

Court and judge/magistrate: Condobolin Local Court

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $750

Criminal prosecutions

29 May 2019

Prosecution outcome for: Gawooleng Yawoodeng Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1585)

Court and judge/magistrate: Kununurra Magistrates Court

Legislative provision/s breached

1. s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
2. s. 348–1(1) CATSI Act

Dismissal - Proven but dismissed without conviction, Section 19B Crimes Act 1914

Criminal prosecutions

1 May 2019

Prosecution outcome for: Yaburara And Coastal Mardudhunera Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3134)

Court and judge/magistrate: Karratha Magistrates Court

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $4,500

Criminal prosecutions

14 March 2019

Prosecution outcome for: Canteen Creek Owairtilla Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7601)

Court and judge/magistrate: Alice Springs Local Court

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $2100 for each offence, ie $4200

Criminal prosecutions

13 March 2019

Prosecution outcome for: Yanada Indigenous Corporation (ICN 7640)

Court and judge/magistrate: Port Macquarie Local Court

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Pleaded guilty, fined $500

Criminal prosecutions

7 October 2016

Prosecution outcome for: Jerringa Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7296)

Court and judge/magistrate: Nowra Local Court (Magistrate Fleming)

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914.

Civil proceedings

6 October 2016

Prosecution outcome for: Kim Peters

Court and judge/magistrate: Federal Court, Canberra (Justice Griffiths)

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 263-1(1) CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for six months

Civil proceedings

6 October 2016

Prosecution outcome for: Fred Monaghan

Court and judge/magistrate: Federal Court, Canberra (Justice Griffiths)

Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 265-5(1), 265-10(1) and 363-1(1) CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for five years and fined $38,500

Civil proceedings

6 October 2016

Prosecution outcome for: Teresa Monaghan

Court and judge/magistrate: Federal Court, Canberra (Justice Griffiths)

Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 265-5(1), 265-10(1) and 363-1(1) CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for five years and fined $38,500

Criminal prosecutions

28 September 2016

Prosecution outcome for: Munjuwa Health, Housing & Community Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 662)

Court and judge/magistrate: Queanbeyan Local Court (Magistrate Antrum)

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

Criminal prosecutions

9 September 2016

Prosecution outcome for: Angkamuthi Tribal Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4638)

Court and judge/magistrate: Bamaga Magistrates Court (Mr T J Black)

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914.

Criminal prosecutions

22 June 2016

Prosecution outcome for: Widjagudgeegudgee Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7887)

Court and judge/magistrate: Doomadgee Magistrates Court (Mr S D Mosch)

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1000

Criminal prosecutions

8 June 2016

Prosecution outcome for: Winangali Community Development Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4218)

Court and judge/magistrate: Boggabilla Local Court (Local Court Magistrate O'Brien)

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $5000

Criminal prosecutions

8 June 2016

Prosecution outcome for: Djardwajarli Enterprises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (ICN 7502)

Court and judge/magistrate: Boggabilla Local Court (Local Court Magistrate O'Brien)

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $5000

Criminal prosecutions

10 May 2016

Prosecution outcome for: Ferdy's Haven Alcohol Rehabilitation Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 84)

Court and judge/magistrate: Palm Island Magistrates Court (Mr R Mack)

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000. Ordered to pay court costs of $89.80.

Criminal prosecutions

10 May 2016

Prosecution outcome for: Graphic Arts and Design Training & Employment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (ICN 7984)

Court and judge/magistrate: Parramatta Local Court (Magistrate Tsavdaridis)

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1000

Criminal prosecutions

10 May 2016

Prosecution outcome for: New South Wales Aboriginal Golf Association (Aboriginal Corporation) (ICN 4057)

Court and judge/magistrate: Parramatta Local Court (Magistrate Tsavdaridis)

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914.

Criminal prosecutions

30 March 2016

Prosecution outcome for: Kullila Housing & Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2173)

Court and judge/magistrate: Port Kembla Local Court (Magistrate Williams)

Legislative provision/s breached

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914 upon recognizance to be of good behaviour for 12 months and a surety of $1000.