Prosecution outcomes

Prosecution outcome for Western Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3326)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Western Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation

Court and judge/magistrate: Mareeba Magistrates Court (Magistrate Braes)
Legislative provision/s breached
  1. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
  2. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
  3. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  4. 348-1 (1) CATSI Act
  5. 348-1 (1) CATSI Act
  6. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Failed to lodge general report with the Registrar for the 2021–22 and 2022–23 financial years.

Failed to lodge audit report and financial report with the Registrar for the 2021–22 and 2022–23 financial years.

Convicted on all 6 charges. Fined $10,000 and ordered to pay court costs of $111.70.

Prosecution outcome for Northern Regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (ICN 2881)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Northern Regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (ICN 2881)

Court and judge/magistrate: Townsville Magistrates Court (Magistrate Warrington)
Legislative provision/s breached
  1. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  2. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  3. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  4. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  5. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
  6. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  7. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $500 each for charges 1,2,3,4.

Convicted and fined $550 each for charges 5,6,7.

Total fine $3,650.

Ordered to pay $111.70 court fees.

Prosecution outcome for Mungalla Aboriginal Corporation for Business (ICN 3977)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Mungalla Aboriginal Corporation for Business (ICN 3977)

Court and judge/magistrate: Townsville Magistrates Court (Magistrate Warrington)
Legislative provision/s breached
  1. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  2. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  3. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  4. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  5. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  6. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

All charges proven. s.19B on all offences; $2,500 in recognisance; to be of good behaviour for 19 months.

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).

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 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 Jukanyula Aboriginal Corporation For Childrens Enrichment (ICN 1073)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Jukanyula Aboriginal Corporation For Childrens Enrichment (ICN 1073)

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

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $600. Ordered to pay court costs of $92.90.

Prosecution outcome for Kim Peters

Civil proceedings

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

Prosecution outcome for Fred Monaghan

Civil proceedings

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

Prosecution outcome for Teresa Monaghan

Civil proceedings

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

Prosecution outcome for Angkamuthi Tribal Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4638)

Criminal prosecutions

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.

Prosecution outcome for Widjagudgeegudgee Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7887)

Criminal prosecutions

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

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

Criminal prosecutions

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.

Prosecution outcome for Bailai Aboriginal Corporation for Land and Culture (ICN 2732)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Bailai Aboriginal Corporation for Land and Culture (ICN 2732)

Court and judge/magistrate: Gladstone Magistrates Court
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 $500. Ordered to pay court costs $89.90.

Prosecution outcome for Bundaghan Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7451)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Bundaghan Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7451)

Court and judge/magistrate: Gladstone Magistrates Court (Mr J Clarke)
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 $500.

Prosecution outcome for Ngarigu Currawong Clan Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7380)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Ngarigu Currawong Clan Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7380)

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

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $100. Ordered to pay court costs of $79.00.

Prosecution outcome for Nguurruumungu Indigenous Corporation (ICN 7592)

Criminal prosecutions

Prosecution outcome for: Nguurruumungu Indigenous Corporation (ICN 7592)

Court and judge/magistrate: Cooktown Magistrates Court (Magistrate Coman)
Legislative provision/s breached

s. 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $500. Ordered to pay court costs of $89.00.

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 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).