Prosecution outcomes

Prosecution outcome for Brett Evans

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Brett Iven Evans

Court and judge/magistrate: Mount Isa District Court (Justice Dearden)
Legislative provision/s breached

s. 265-25(3)(a) CATSI Act (35 charges)

Sentenced to 4 years, 6 months imprisonment with a non-parole period of 20 months; ordered to repay a total of $421,378.20 to Mirndiyan Gununa Aboriginal Corporation, the deceased estate of Sally Gabori, and 7 other artists (including one deceased estate).

Criminal prosecutions

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Bunya Wakka Wakka Cultural and Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4547)

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

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

Proven fined $800.00 to be paid within 28 days from 18 September 2018

Criminal prosecutions

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Central Highlands Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 195)

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

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

Convicted and fined $2500 for each offence, ie $5000

Prosecution outcome for Mawurli and Wirriwangkuma Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2188)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Mawurli and Wirriwangkuma Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2188)

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

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $1000

Prosecution outcome for Abul Fazad Mohammed Abdus Shahid

Civil proceedings

Prosecution outcome for: Abul Fazad Mohammed Abdus Shahid

Court and judge/magistrate: Federal Court, Perth (Justice Barker)
Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 265-1, 265-5, 265-10 CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for 7 years; fined $100,000; ordered to pay compensation of $207,956.75 to the corporation; order to pay costs.

Prosecution outcome for Ashley Taylor

Civil proceedings

Prosecution outcome for: Ashley Taylor

Court and judge/magistrate: Federal Court, Perth (Justice Barker)
Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 265-1, 265-5, 265-10 CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for 7 years; fined $250,000; ordered to pay compensation of $182,527.41 to the corporation; order to pay costs.

Prosecution outcome for Yawarra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 958)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Yawarra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 958)

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

s.348-1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $500

Prosecution outcome for Wila Gutharra Community Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2705)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Wila Gutharra Community Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2705)

Court and judge/magistrate: Geraldton Magistrates Court (Webb)
Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 330-10(1) and 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1000

Prosecution outcome for Djugun Tribal Creations Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7044)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Djugun Tribal Creations Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7044)

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

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and released without sentence under s. 20(1)(a) Crimes Act 1914

Prosecution outcome for Burringurrah Community Aboriginal Corporation (IICN 593)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Burringurrah Community Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 593)

Court and judge/magistrate: Carnarvon Magistrates Court (Scutt)
Legislative provision/s breached

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $3500

Criminal Prosecutions

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Goobiny Aboriginal Corporation

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

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and released without sentence under s. 20(1)(a) Crimes Act 1914

Prosecution outcome for Naaguja Warangkarri Aboriginal Corporation

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Naaguja Warangkarri Aboriginal Corporation

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

ss. 330-10(1) and 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $200

Prosecution outcome for Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC

Court and judge/magistrate: Thursday Island Magistrates Court
Legislative provision/s breached

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but discharged without conviction under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914

Prosecution outcome for Selena Joan Lyons

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Selena Joan Lyons

Court and judge/magistrate: Wagga District Court (Magistrate Kennedy)
Legislative provision/s breached

ss. 265-25(3)(a) and (3)(b) CATSI Act

Sentenced to 15 months jail. To be released after serving 9 months and placed on own recognisance for 6 months, with $500 surety.