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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 COMPANY INFORMATION 3 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 4
PERSONAL PROFILE: GRAEME MOORHOUSE
5 PERSONAL PROFILE: MIKE TIDBOLD 6 QUEENSLAND BAIL HEARINGS REFRESHER 7
MENTAL HEALTH ACT CHANGES
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11 ROLL OF HONOUR 12 Q & A 14 REGIONAL ROUNDUP 16 REGIONAL CONTACTS INSERTS NEW QJA WEBSITE GUIDE
QJA - ESTABLISHED IN 1918 Official Magazine of the Queensland Justices Association
NEW DIRECTORS APPOINTED The last edition of the Journal reported a casual vacancy on the QJA board and called for expressions of interest to fill the vacancy. By the date of the January 2017 meeting of the QJA Board to consider this matter, seven (7) expressions of interest had been submitted and a further casual vacancy had been created. The Board was very pleased with both the quantity and the quality of candidates expressing interest in joining the association’s governing body. The succesful applicants (appointed to fill the two (2) vacancies until the board elections later in the year) are Graeme Moorhouse (Redland City Branch – left) and Mike Tidbold (Logan Branch - right). Their personal profiles are featured on pages 4 and 5. The Board warmly welcomes the two incoming directors and thanks departing directors (Lance Watson from Rockhampton Branch - left and Kate Kunzelmann from Ipswich Branch - right) for their respective contributions to the Board over the period of their directorships. In leaving the Board before the conclusion of their first term, both Lance and Kate indicated that, after many months of soul-searching and trying to make it work, they finally conceded they were unable to do justice to the exacting role as a QJA director whilst also commiting themselves to full-time employment in their exceedingly demanding day jobs. The Board appreciates and understands the reasons for their resignations and wishes them well.
BAIL HEARINGS In the wake of the recent tragic events in both Victoria and Queensland - resulting in death and injury to innocent victims of violence – the operation of the Bail system in each of those jurisdictions (and the role played by Justices of the Peace in the administration of the Australian Bail system) has become the subject of renewed scrutiny and public interest. In Victoria, volunteer Bail Justices (JPs) are empowered to conduct bail hearings and this is a standard procedure where a Magistrate is unavailable (e.g. after hours or in remote locations). The Queensland practice is substantially different. Although Queensland Justices of the Peace (Qualified) have the legal authority to participate in Bail hearings, the reality is that full-time Court officials undertake this work in almost every case. Even so, those officers with the title JP(Qual) should know and understand the workings of the Queensland Bail system and, in view of the current public focus and discussion on this topic, should be among the best informed members of the community. But how wellinformed are we? This edition includes a Refresher article explaining the Queensland Bail Hearings provisions and the responsibilities of JPs(Qual) for whom this is essential reading.
MENTAL HEALTH ACT CHANGES The Mental Health Act 2016 came into effect on Sunday 5th March 2017, bringing with it several changes that impact the duties of JPs and C.Decs, including: • the elimination of Justice Examination Orders (JEOs); • the introduction of a new category of Advance Health Directive (AHD); and • the introduction of a Nominated Support Person form. The article on page 7 explains these changes. Serving Queensland’s Honorary Justices since 1918
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Following earlier announcements about may wonder what is the benefit to you of all this work. The fantastic effort the QJA Trainers put into the pre-appointment our online Professional Development programme enables us to engage with the Students who refresher courses - which enable you to we hope will become Branch Members, who may be sitting update and refresh your Commissioner beside you at a signing centre one day and the knowledge for Declarations or Justice of the Peace gained through our pre-appointment training work flows (Qualified) skill - I have been delighted through into the Professional Development programmes in to see the rapid uptake of enrolments in the Branches and online, to be of benefit to us all. our three new online modules: C.Dec Essentials, C.Dec Advanced, and JP(Qual) Essentials. I have also commenced discussions with a number These online courses enable us all to refresh our of agencies about expanding our professional knowledge, identify areas that may require more study or development training program by adding areas such as mentoring, expand into areas previously avoided, and look mediation, dispute resolution, dealing with difficult people, at ways we can increase our professional knowledge and dealing with with non-English speaking VOLUME 11 interpreters, • NUMBER 2dealing • WINTER 2014 skills so we can deliver the best service to our customers customers, and dealing with people with disabilities. and the community. Because JPs interact with people in the community and Report experience issues in these areas, we are attempting to 2017 is a year for President’s Board elections and this is a reminder source material to add value to your Membership. We will that, as we will again be using the electronic voting system, You maybe not commencing have noticed but theaAct under which all JPs andvideos depicting Dear Colleagues also project to create please make sure we have your correct email address C.Decs operate was changed recently. The Justice of the Peace and The QJA Registrar, Angela Yin has advised the role-play for scenarios will as part of our training Commissioner Declarations that Act 1991 wasavailable updated in December on file. If you haven’t been receiving monthly emailed Board that sheour has received an exciting job offer 2013. If you haven’t done so already it is worthwhile perusing the and professional development program. in the UK starting in August and has consequently newsletters, then maybe we don’t have your correct updated document and familiarising yourself with the changes. A handed in her resignation. On behalf of the Board number of legislative changes have been made this year, including I am delighted to announce the release of the new format details, so please contact Gabor in the office and update I have (reluctantly but understandably) accepted to the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act, as a responsible JP or Angela’s notice. This is a sad day for all of us, as C.Dec should keep abreast of what changes are occurring and and encourage QJAyoupublic website at http://qja.com.au your details today. Angela has contributed a lot over her four years any impacts it may have on your procedures. To see what legislation with the QJA and has accomplished many achievements which you all you to can take ato the moment toGovernment check website out the new site. It has changed Queensland The electronic voting process is simple and the response VOLUME 11 •refer NUMBER 4 • SUMMER 2014 have beneted you, our Members, the company, and the wider JP www.legislation.qld.gov.au or go to to the QJA website has been designed display onwww.qja.com. all devices so, even on job opportunity that Angela has support received is a for great following the lastcommunity. electionThe indicated widespread au and check out the Acts and Legislation page under the Home tab, career move and an adventure for Angela and I am sure you will join your and tablets, it very should still look good and be here you mobiles can always gain direct access to the latest version of its introduction and significant instage participation me in a wishing her the very increase best for the next of her career. We the Acts. usable. Every Branch and Contact Group now has their will shortly commence the advertising process, and a notice is later President’s Report rates. Closer to the date we will include more detail here in this Journal (page 10). The Privacy Act 1988 ispage an Australian law which regulates the own dedicated and news bulletins are easier to find. in the Journal but, in summary, when the vote is for handling Dear Colleagues, it haselection been a busy few months an unintentional set of circumstances resulted in the delayed delivery of personal information about individuals. This includes As the weather cools and we with move towards Winter it is aoftime of You will also notice the Members Portal pages and the the Board the Australasian Council Justices’ of the spring edition of the Journal which contained the audited the collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information, called, you will be an historically email. Inpeople thestart email willabout beothers a link thesent year when to national think Associations (ACJA) conference,lessthe financial reports, the Training Directors information about the same look and and access to andand correction of thatdeclaration, information. Signi cant changes Members website all have the fortunate than themselves, and if you are wondering how you can to a website where you can State read the bios of the various Conference at Redlands, the Annual General recommendation change auditors, regarding came into effect onto12th March 2014 and withexplanations the introduction of 13the help you may want to consider putting yourofrole as a JPrefreshers. or C.Dec to Meeting, and a number regional feel. We are still working with our the suppliers recommended constitutional changes. Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) which replaced National to simplify the candidates and good make voting choice. That’s No use byyour supporting your local community. If you areit.a current Privacy Principles and Information Privacy Principles which the Board planning day renewal of the The delayed delivery of the Journal wasthat unfortunate, nevertheless it process, so more on soon. Inapplies the meantime, have honorary justice youFollowing can help your local community byavolunteering tologin organisations, Australian Government paperwork, no envelopes, simple and BUT we Ifneed strategy for theeasy. company has Station. commenced with was the Boardsand view, which was supported agencies. by the Members present, at a local signing centre, courthouse, or Police you arethe a look at the article later in this Journal (page 9). Board agreeing that the Vision of the QJA is to: that to ensure fairness to those Members who did not receive the nervous or uncertain about dealingwe with cannot some of theinclude documents your correct email address, otherwise AsJournal an organisation less than $3m turnover is exempt Preeminent organisation for Queensland containingwith the AGM documents in time the thatQJA the AGM should you may encounter “Be thenthe mentoring and professional development from the Privacy Act but the Board has agreedevents that we should ensure The QJAuntil has numerous scheduled by local Honorary Justices”. be adjourned Saturday 8th November. you in the system, soareplease make you have yourthe services available. Contact yoursure local QJA Branch and discuss our Privacy Policy complies with the Australian Privacy Principles. In striving for this Vision the Board has agreed that as an organisation While the delay was unintentional the Board must ensure it complies volunteering, mentoring and professional development opportunities Branches across the State and you may receive Membership details up-to-date. Of course, we will still have Director Ron Court has been reviewing our Privacy Policy and has our Mission and our focus is that we are: “Committed to being the with its obligations and duties under the Constitution and the available in your area. recommended a few for minor technical adjustments toinouryour Policies notices only the one or two area but, for the centre of for excellence forwho Queensland traditional ballot papers those needHonorary them.Justices through a andCorporations and is committed acting with fairness, ProceduresAct, to align with the new to requirements. The key openness aspect combination professional development and I am delightedoftoleadership, announce training, the launch of our rst fully online, and integrity with our Members. Despite the AGM being adjourned, QJA organisation as a whole, there are: monthly Branch of the Privacy Act is protection of your information. The QJA will The timetable forinteractive Board elections yearis the is:accredited module for advocacy”. training course. this The course the Members whoyour attended theexternal State Conference never sell or pass detailsfollowing on to any third party,had thethe meetings, annual Conferences, Pre-appointment new Commissioner for Declarations and already a number of Students opportunity to the raise questionsState of and the rest of the Board The Board planning exception being Department of myself the Attorney-General, Justices st process will continue to develop as we expand June 2017 – details and 1. Nominationshave Open – 1 enrolled graduated with Statement regarding motions that wereof to be presented. The adjourned on our Goalsand so that as an organisation we of canAttainments concentrate issued. on those ofclassroom the Peace the Branch. The Justices the Peace and Commissioners and online courses, Branch local Workshops, new method delivering the Commissioner was heldAct on 1991 Saturday 8th as and the activities that areof relevant andin deliver to you for the Declarations Members. forAGM Declarations requires all scheduled JPs and C.Decs to minutes keep the from JP Nomination This Forms published thevalue Winter (June) course complements our current classroom and correspondence both meetings are later in this Journal. I would like to thank all those special events asto contact International Women’s Day, Branch Registrar informed ofsuch any changes details: The Australasian of for Justices’ Associations is a It offers an Council alternative individuals who are(ACJA) busy, who issue of the courses. Journal; Members who took the time to attend the AGM’s and again apologise forum for JPlocations, Associations across Australia andnd New Zealand and special community forums. These are all available live in remote or for whatever reason it dif cult tofor for the inconvenience. 22 Registrar to be notied of change to registered particulars public discussion and debate of matters to JPs. This year it attend one of our classroom courses. 2. Formal AGM Notice Proxy forms alsorelating included with through the website check out times and venues (1) A person who an appointed of the peacethe or an One outcome from theisAGM wasso the justice overriding support for holding was Queensland’s turn to host the annual conference convened by appointed commissioner declarations is tothis notify the the the AGM at the same time as theforconference. With in mind Senior President Ray who has held for the new officeJustices of ACJA the Winter (June) issue oflargest theBurrows Journal; and I encourage you to attend. By attending local Branch The QJAVice remains the provider of training registrar of any change to the person’s name or Caboolture Branch has agreed to push back the State Conference date President for(Quali 2014. The of this year’s for ACJA conference in was the Peace ed) success and Commissioner Declarations th details as stated the AGM registeron within 30 days so that contact we may again hold the in 2015 thelegislative same day of as theand procedural events, you keep up-to-date on August 2017; 3. Nominationsof Close – 5pm Friday 4 due to the outstanding efforts of Director John Carpendale who through Queensland and, as a not-for-prot, all monies earned after costs the change and provide any reasonable proof the registrar conference. focus, dedication, and attention to detail delivered a remarkable arehispassed stback to the local Branches or into programs supporting changes that affect howanyou deliver your service, enjoy the may require thefollowing change. 2017 4. Ballot opens –our1Members. timetable ofSeptember events: from welcome at – the Profiles Banco hosted I am pleased to noteofthat extensive review of our lease you, With the the addition of this new Online court courseof we by offer our patron Chief Justice Tim Carmody, the locations conferencethan held networking with fellow Members and find out options relating toopportunities the occupancy of QJA House at Woolloongabba now a wider selection of course formats attomore Nominees published in the Spring (September) issue Toa aid this process theonQJA passground on to floor JP Branch updated in the else. Supreme Court building with guest Damien newinthree year lease the will current has been signed anyone In addition, our Students benespeaker t from being partMealey, of a more about QJA resources and services available to you contact details when a Member advises us that changes have occurred JP Branch Registrar, to the AGM dinner held in the Balmoral room securing our premises for the future. My thanks to Director Dave Read of the Journal along electronic and paper network of overwith 6,000 community minded JPs and C.Decs ballot supported to who postal address,the phone numbersand orinvestigations email (no other information of the Brisbane City Hall with guest speaker Justice David Thomas, conducted negotiations on our behalf. as a Member. by over 30 Branches across Queensland, available to help them as is passed on). If you do not want your details passed on to the JP voting instructions; President of QCAT. they take their rst steps on their journey as a Queensland Honorary After please over 14note years meritorious service to the QJA Board it is with Branch in your update correspondence. Feedback isthisimportant and hopeBob you will take a moment to The annual State Conference this year hosted by the Redland City sadness that I accepted the resignation of IDirector Pilkington. October 2017; 5. Ballot closesJustice. - 5pm Friday 13th was Branch who delivered an outstanding conference with high quality Bobregional has decided to focushave on other andwe has therefore resigned Your Directors beenpursuits very so active over the past few provide us with feedback can correct problems and The QJA is Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and thethe speakers in aat polished professional manner showcased from the QJA Board andlocal all related positions immediately. 6. Results announced theandAGM (held atwhich the State months supporting their Branches with effective new Contact Groups It compliance requirements have adhere to are very improve our services then we can attract new Members best aspects of the QJA. we Over 180todelegates attended the high. event If and was obviously a very difficult moment for Bob as it brings to an end in the Bundaberg region, potential new Branches in the North, Conference weoverwhelmingly in Saturday want Toowoomba) to continue delivering this program we4th must the feedback hason beentraining very positive. Congratulations over 14 years involvement with QJA Board. See article on Bob successful workshops hosted bytheRockhampton andtheLogan, with and Students to grow the organisation and make sure we maintain strict standards of accountability and documentation. This to Chairman Ian Hawes, Senior Vice President Ray Burrows and laterBranches in this Journal. other organising additional workshops, and a greater focus November 2017. does a burden on the of cefor staff can conference. sometimes cause the place Redland City Branch team anwhich excellent Special provide you with the service that you expect and which on growth and delivery of services to you, our Members and the delays processing merchandise new applications, workshop mention to the MC of is the being dayorders, Mrs Pauline Kilburn who managed broader community so stay tuned. An enormous amount of effort expended in the Till next time. encourages you to remain part of the QJA family. bookings, etc. Politicians If this has impacted you,on wetime do apologise. to keep the and speakers and kept the delegates background as we implement new pre-appointment engaged and entertainedaduring the day. Till time,time, Tillnext next The Board of the QJA recognizes that as an RTO we must has ensure I am delighted to our announce that Caboolture Branch been course programme classroom and online wesuccessful strictlyacross adhere to the requirements as set down by the Federal in their bid and will be hosting the 2015 State Conference. body which manages the have RTO program and re-developing we recognize this does training courses and We The exams. conference details are still teams to be refined and more detail will place a higher burden on our ofce staff, so we are investigating follow but at this stage you can note in your 2015 calendars that it will the content and presentation and we aiming a formal opportunities to streamline ofare ce procedures tofor minimize impacts be held at Bribie Island on Saturday 7th November 2015. on other service delivery areas. We will keep you up-to-date as these Revell - President Keith Revell, QJA President release at a Trainers Moderation day in mid-March. You This year we arranged for the Annual General Meeting of the QJA Keith new procedures are implemented. to be held on the same day as the State conference. Unfortunately
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PERSONAL PROFILE: GRAEME MOORHOUSE To allow QJA Members to get to know something of the background, work experience, qualifications and life-story of our two new QJA Board Members, this issue of the Journal includes brief autobiographies of each. This is the Graeme Moorhouse story: Family I am married to Margaret and we live at Alexandra Hills in Redland City with her 21-year-old daughter Kaytlin and our two dogs. We are fortunate to live in a quiet pocket next to a platypus sanctuary with bush one house away.
Graeme, Kaytlin & Margaret at Kaytlin’s formal in 2012
I do not have any children of my own but have been blessed with three wonderful step-children in my life. Kaytlin, who still lives with us, is the youngest. Her brother Anthony lives in Brisbane and from my previous marriage, Lauren, who is the eldest of my three step-children, lives in the next suburb away.
Director for a large United States based organisation and where I was marketing to airlines in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. For those people who remember the movie Slumdog Millionaire, I knew where most of the scenes were shot and regularly drove past them going to and from my office. Through some personal tragedies, I was a full-time carer for nearly three years and gave up my career in Information Technology. These circumstances caused me to re-invent my career and I have become a factual investigator and am licenced in Queensland. I specialise in personal injury insurance claims. Education & Qualifications I have a Master of Business Administration, a PostGraduate Diploma in Management and a Certificate III in Investigative Services. Origins Both Margaret and I grew up in New Zealand. I moved to Australia pursuing my career in 1975 and Margaret moved in 2007. We fortunately met each other at the end of 2007. All our immediate families live in Australia including my mother who has just turned 86 years of age and is still a keen traveller with her husband. Social interests We love to travel as often as possible even if this is just for a weekend away but have had many great overseas holidays and are currently planning our next big adventure to Europe next year. A chance for me to show Margaret some of Europe and we will also incorporate a river cruise. We are both rugby tragics and take every opportunity we can to watch rugby and weekends during rugby season will often involve hours of watching. We definitely want to visit Hong Kong for the Rugby Sevens sometime in the future. We also love watching netball and I am the scorer for the team that Kaytlin plays for. Margaret and I love food and wine and we love particularly Malaysian and Indian cuisines and will eat curries several times each week.
Graeme, Margaret and family at Christmas 2016
Business Career I had a long and successful career in corporate Information Technology culminating in being head of IT for two separate organisations with the last of these experiencing life as an expatriate in Brunei Darussalam – and yes, I met the Sultan on more than one occasion. I was in Brunei for just over four years and I was the only Australian Justice of the Peace in the country for all the Australian expats. After Brunei, I moved to India where I became the Regional 4
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Graeme & Margaret feeding a Sun Bear in Bali
JP/QJA background I have been a Justice of the Peace in Queensland for nearly 27 years and have been a member of the QJA for the same time. I am an active member of the Redland City Branch of the QJA and regularly give my time at Capalaba Central and Birkdale Shopping Centres on Thursday evenings and Saturday morning.
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PERSONAL PROFILE: MIKE TIDBOLD We asked new QJA Director Mike Tidbold to tell us his story and here it is: Family – I have lived with my wife, Wendy, together with our three sons in the Redlands all our married life, residing at Sheldon on our acreage property – Hilltop Haven. Wendy is the owner of Wendy’s Saddlery and competes in dressage. David, our elder son, together with his wife Nicki, are the owners of Tidbold Real Estate at Victoria Point. Business / Employment - Following a role at Suncorp as Projects Co-Ordinator, I was a foundation shareholder in Colliers International, a real estate services firm which originated in Australia and expanded across the world. I held the position of managing director in Queensland. After 17 years with Colliers I joined Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, a specialist global real estate services firm where some of my clients included The Walt Disney Company, Las Vegas Sands, Warner Village Theme Parks, together with international hotel groups. I held the position of Executive Vice President and worked in over 16 countries with a diverse range of nationalities, cultures and professional disciplines. Now retired, I am a private investor together with volunteering in a range of community activities.. Industry Participation – I have held a number of industry positions and memberships with the Property Council of Australia, Australian Property Institute and Australian Institute of Company Directors. I have also paticipated in a number of State Government committees and continue to be an active member of the Australian Investors Association and Australian Shareholders Association. Community Participation – I served on the board of Teen Challenge for 9 years (5 years as Chairman) and have been a long time supporter of this charity which focuses upon drug rehabilition for our youth. I also served as Treasurer for the Circle of Men last year, a charity that visits elderley men in aged care homes where I continue to participate in a weekly visitation programme . I have for many years been a committed Christian and enjoyed the fellowship and community service offered by our local church, including involvment in the development of an Indigenous School in Normanton. JP Service – I was appointed a JP on 1 January, 1976 and over the years whilst working in Brisbane city my JP duties were largely confined to witnessing business documents. I currently volunteer at the Victoria Point Shopping Centre and the Beenleigh Courthouse. Police visit me for the issue of search warrants and I have also attended searches with Police as an “independent witness” under the Police Powers & Responsibilities Act 2000. Personally, I find the opportunity and priviledge of serving the people in our community very rewarding and it’s great to be providing a service that’s not focussed on “making money”. QJA Board member – I joined the QJA in 2011 and have enjoyed the benefits of membership, particularly the workshops/meetings at my local branch (Logan) which together with the conferences assist in keeping me up to date with the latest proceedures and enhance the professional service that I can deliver to our clients.
I accepted the Board’s invitation to fill a casual vacancy until the next AGM because I have been impressed with the development of the QJA organisation in recent years. I hope to be able to make a contribution focussed on the areas of enhancing our brand recognition, expanding our influence with key stakeholders, marketing QJA’s services and membership communications. Leisure Interests – These include all things “aviation” (private pilot for over 25 years), boating, landscape painting and travel, together with being a “happy slave” in maintaining our acreage property for our horses. On a lighter note – I conclude by sharing some of my past life’s experiences:• The Disney Way – whilst working on the Hong Kong Disney project, being lectured in Orlando at Walt Disney HQ that there is only one way we do things here and that is “the Disney Way!!!!” • Llasa, Tibet – being impressed with grandeur of the 360 year old Potala Palace (117 metres high) and gasping for air at 10,000 feet while the Chinese Investment Bureau show me yet another prospective hotel site. • Macau – whilst waiting for my PRC Visa to be renewed and reading the sign on the wall not only advising the 15 conditions you must comply with upon entering the PRC, but also the 15 conditions that they may not allow you to leave the PRC!!! • Chinese Lunch - lunch with a Communist Party Secretary in an out of the way rustic countryside café near Guilin trying to answer his question as to “why is Australia more friendly with the USA than the PRC?” • Bintan, Indonesia – inspecting a resort golf course with the general manager telling me to move away from the dry grass on the side of the fairway as there were Cobras resident in there and that he didn’t mean the “Cobra–branded” golf clubs! • Lights Out – flying back from Goodiwindi one night to Brisbane at 6,500 feet and noting that I was gradually losing all electrical power which meant no instrument or landing lights, no radios, no flaps…..safely landing 20 minutes later in Toowoomba with the help of auxiliary lighting (my torch) to see the airspeed indicator, where another aircraft kept the aerodrome lights switched on for me (broken alternator belt)!
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QUEENSLAND BAIL HEARINGS REFRESHER Recent news media articles have drawn attention to public concern about particular Bail Hearing outcomes in both Queensland and Victoria and have questioned the adequacy of the respective Bail legislation provisions in these jurisdictions. Are these concerns/questions wellfounded or uninformed? In the Queensland context, officers who hold the title of Justice of the Peace (Qualified) are technically authorised to participate in Bail Hearings and, as such, should be among the most informed members of the public on this topic. However, in reality, very few of us with this title ever get to practice the theory. Given the current public debate, now is the ideal time for JPs(Qual) to refresh their understanding of this aspect of their responsibilities. (The following notes are extracted from the QJA Guide to JP Practice).
What is Bail? The concept of bail centres around the notion that a person charged with an offence can remain at liberty, provided that there is some assurance of the person’s future appearance in court to answer charges. The basic principles underlying the concept of bail are: • the presumption of “innocent until proven guilty”. Time lags occur before trial and it would be unfair for the accused to spend time in custody when they have not been found guilty; versus • the need to ensure that suspected persons are brought to trial on the relevant date.
Key Phases “Show cause situation” – while there is a general presumption that bail should be granted, there are a number of situations outlined in the Bail Act 1980 where the onus is reversed. These are called “show cause” situations. In a show cause situation, the onus falls on the defence to explain why the defendant should be granted bail.
What the JP must do As a JP (Qual), you have the power in certain circumstances (and usually in conjunction with another JP) to conduct a bail hearing or to adjourn the hearing of a matter. A bail hearing may involve matters such as: • seeking information from the defendant or their legal representative that might enable you to reach such a decision; • deciding on the imposition of a range of bail conditions; • hearing show cause applications (explained later in this article).
In practice The reality today is that very few Justices of the Peace (Qualified) conduct bail hearings except in remote locations. These hearings, if not conducted by a Judge or a Magistrate, are now generally conducted by a JP (Magistrates Court). Technological advances and a provision in section 15A of the Bail Act 1980 have largely made this JP(Qual) power obsolete. Nevertheless, this article explains the procedures that you may encounter when conducting a bail hearing.
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General bail procedures Bail in Queensland is regulated by the provisions of the Bail Act 1980 (Qld). Section 9 of that Act states the general presumption that bail will be granted to a person who has not yet been convicted of an offence for which they have been charged. If bail is to be refused, the onus rests with the prosecution to justify why bail should be refused. It is not up to the defence to explain why bail should be granted, except where a show cause situation exists. Section 16(2) of the Bail Act 1980 outlines a list of factors that may need to be taken into account when determining the suitability of bail for a particular defendant. These include: • the nature and seriousness of the offence; • the character, antecedents, associations, home environment, employment and background of the defendant; • the history of any previous grants of bail to the defendant; • the strength of the evidence against the defendant; • if the defendant is an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person – any submission made by a representative of the community justice group in the defendant’s community, including, for example, about: § the defendant’s relationship to the defendant’s community; or § any cultural considerations; or § any considerations relating to programs and services in which the community justice group participates.
Unacceptable Risk Some appropriate reasons to refuse bail are outlined in section 16(1) of the Bail Act 1980. These include that there is an unacceptable risk that the defendant, if released on bail, would: (i) fail to appear and surrender into custody; (ii) commit another offence; (iii) endanger the safety or welfare of a person who is claimed to be a victim of the offence with which the defendant is charged, or anyone else’s safety or welfare; or (iv) interfere with witnesses or otherwise obstruct the course of justice, whether for the defendant or anyone else; or (v) not be protected from physical harm.
Bail conditions It does not automatically follow that, if any of the section 16(1) risk conditions exist, bail would be refused. Often it would be that conditions would be placed on the bail of the defendant, such as: • the applicant residing at a specific address; • home detention or curfew; • conditions relating to the physical protection of a victim e.g. non-contact clauses; • the applicant reporting to police on a regular basis; • surrender of any passport; • forfeiture of a specified sum of money if the applicant
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Additional conditions Section 11 of the Bail Act 1980 has recently been toughened to ensure a person, while released on bail, does not endanger the safety or welfare of members of the public, particularly those on bail for participating in organised crime activities. For example, conditions have now been specified that restrict who (including a class of persons) the person can have contact with and/or mix with or conditions considered necessary to protect the public by preventing, restricting or disrupting their involvement in serious criminal activity.
“Show cause” situations While there is a general presumption that bail should be granted, there are a number of situations outlined in the Bail Act 1980 where the onus is reversed. These are called “show cause” situations. In such a situation, the onus falls on the defence to explain why the defendant should be granted bail. Examples of show cause situations are covered under section 16(3) of the Bail Act 1980. These include where the defendant is charged with: • an indictable offence that is alleged to have been committed while the defendant was at large (with or without bail) between the date of the defendant’s apprehension and the date of the defendant’s committal for trial or while awaiting trial for another indictable offence; or • an offence for which the penalty is life imprisonment or an indefinite sentence (note: only a Judge may grant bail in this situation); or • an indictable offence and, in the course of committing the offence, the defendant is alleged to have used or threatened to use a firearm, offensive weapon or explosive substance; or • an offence against the Bail Act 1980 itself (an example of this might be failing to appear in court previously) or • contravention of a control order, as outlined in section 161ZI of the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (Qld); or • contravention of a public safety order, as outlined in the Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982 (Qld); or • an offence against section 359(2) of the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld). This section relates to threats made against law enforcement officers.
The outcome of a bail hearing If bail is granted, it will result in the person being released on their own undertaking. This will involve the person signing (and you, as the presiding Justice, witnessing) a Form 7 – Undertaking as to Bail which states that the person will appear in court at a designated place at a designated time. Additionally, the provision of a deposit of money or other security of stated value or a surety or sureties (guarantee) of stated value may be required.
Sureties The witnessing by a JP/C.Dec of an Affidavit of Understanding in relation to a Bail surety is a separate topic which will be covered in a further article at another time.
MENTAL HEALTH ACT CHANGES On Sunday 5 March 2017, the Mental Health Act 2016 came into effect. As a result, there are several changes that impact on the duties of JPs and C.Decs. The objectives of the new Mental Health Act are: 1. to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of persons who have a mental illness and who do not have the capacity to consent to be treated; 2. to enable persons to be diverted from the criminal justice system if found to have been of unsound mind at the time of committing an unlawful act or to be unfit for trial; and 3. to protect the community if persons diverted from the criminal justice system may be at risk of harming others. JEOs From 5 March 2017, Justice Examination Orders (JEOs) have ceased to exist and JPs no longer have the authority to consider a Justices Examination Application or issue a JEO. JEOs are now replaced by Examination Authorities which can only be issued by the Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT). Technical Bulletin 01/17 was recently issued by the Justice of the Peace Branch, Department of Justice and Attorney General to inform practising JPs of the associated changes to their roles in this regard. Mental Health AHD Another aspect of this new legislation which will impact on both JPs and C.Decs is the introduction of an additional category of Advance Health Directive (AHD) - covering mental health issues. Queensland Health has issued the Mental Health AHD (see image of cover) which runs to 16 pages Mental Health AHD. As with the standard AHD, there is provision (section 7) for a relevant medical practitioner to confirm the principal’s capacity to execute the AHD before the principal signs in the presence of an eligible witness (an independent JP, C.Dec or lawyer at least 21 years of age). The Mental Health AHD also allows the principal to appoint one or more attorneys (section 3) to make decisions about their healthcare if, at a future time, they do not have the capacity to make their own decisions. Nominated support persons The new Act also recognises the role of a Nominated Support Person for a mental health patient and there is now a document (combined guide and form – 8 pages – Nominated Support Person) to give effect to the process of appointing such a person/s. To complete this document, the principal must sign in the presence of a witness. While there is no requirement for the witness to be a JP or C.Dec, the witness must sign a statement that “the person appointing the nominated person/s appears to understand the nature and effect of the appointment, and is able to make and communicate the appointment”. For this reason, it is expected JPs and C.Decs may be sought out to witness these documents as well.
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MEMBER LETTERS In December 2016, the QJA President received the following communication: Dear Keith, I thank you for your words in your letter to me for my service as a JP and the 50 years Badge. I am in my 59th year as a JP and still very busy with the duties associated with being a community honorary justice. I have made myself available in the community at all times to serve when required. In fact the local Police members have used me for over 50 years for warrants, oaths of service, to attend the station for younger persons as an independent witness and also to attend properties for drug searches. My most memorable occasion was being woken one night at 10.45pm to issue warrants and finishing the job at 1:30am for one of the urgent drug busts that was to take place at 5.00am. I still attend the General Hospital to carry out service to patients’ requirements. I have done this for many, many years. I hope that I am able to at least reach 60 years of service to the wonderful community in which I live and still be active in my duties, I have acted as a mentor to some new members over the years and still do from time to time. Would you please note that I have resigned as a Civil Marriage Celebrant after 25 years and some 907 weddings carried out and I am no longer able to have the CMC after my name - so can you please alter my address particulars accordingly as I just have my Order of Australia medal and my Queens Gallantry Medal initials now along with my JP(Qual). Thank you once again wishing you and the Board with the staff all the best for the Christmas period. Sincerely, Douglas F Campbell OAM, QGM, JP(Qual)
QJA NOTICES Board Elections this Year Pursuant to Rule 54 of the QJA Constitution, the Board of Directors must stand down and all positions on the Board declared vacant every two years. 2017 is a year for Board elections. The Returning Officer for elections this year will again be our honorary lawyer - John Payne of Hall Payne Lawyers. In accordance with Rules 54(d) and (e), only financial Ordinary, Honorary Life, Life Subscription, and Corporate Representative Members of the QJA are eligible to nominate for and vote in the Board elections. The positions on the Board that can be nominated for and elected are: 1 x President, 1 x Vice-President and 8 x Board Members. Rule 54(i) stipulates that only current Members of the Board may nominate a Member for the position of President, and in accordance with Rule 54(k) a Member is not eligible for nomination as President unless they have been a member of the Board for at least 12 months. A Nomination form for positions on the Board will be available in the Winter (June) Journal and from State Office upon request. Nominations open on 1st June and completed Nomination forms must be posted or emailed to reach QJA State Office by no later than close of business on 8
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Friday 5th August 2017. The formal AGM Notice and Proxy forms will also be published in the Winter (June) edition of the Journal. Prospective Board Members should familiarise themselves with the QJA Constitution relating to their role and duties on the Board. Members of the QJA Board are registered as company directors under the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. This registration places various legal obligations upon the Board Members who must carefully consider and understand these obligations. For more information about the duties and role of a Director of the QJA, refer to our website www.qja.com.au/dir The resumes of all candidates and the rules for voting will appear in the Spring (September) Journal. This election will again be by electronic ballot and more details regarding the voting process will be included in the next Journal. Hardcopy ballot papers will also be available for those members unable to vote electronically. Members who have not listed an email address with us are encouraged to do so now. The electronic ballot opens on September 1st 2017, and all voting must be completed, and voting papers must be returned to the QJA State Office, by 5pm Friday 13th October 2017. Results will be announced at the AGM which this year will be held in conjunction with the State Conference at Toowoomba on 4th November 2017.
Notices for AGM The Annual general meeting of the Company will be held in conjunction with the State Conference in Toowoomba on Saturday 4th November 2017. In the next edition of the Journal will be the formal AGM Notice and Proxies. Members have an opportunity to submit Motions that they would like raised at the AGM. Motions may only be submitted by financial Members, must be seconded by a financial QJA Member, must be submitted in writing with a full explanation of the Motion and received no later than 5th May 2017.
Membership Fee Renewal Membership by honorary Justices of a professional body is crucial, as changes regularly occur in legislation and procedures that affect us all in our duties. Through our extensive Branch network we are able to hold regular professional development workshops, conferences and networking events all over Queensland. Come and meet like-minded fellow locals and listen to our distinguished guest speakers on a range of topics relevant for JPs and C.Decs. Keep updated and refreshed on all the latest developments affecting you. Through careful cost control and implementation of a number of new initiatives that improve services and reduce costs the QJA Board has determined it is again financially able to hold the 2017/2018 Membership fee at last year’s level. Membership fees when due will remain: Regular Member $60.00 Concession $46.00 Joint $74.00 A reminder that renewal invoices are NOT sent with the Journal.
VOLUME 14 • NUMBER 1 • AUTUMN 2017 Instead our system will generate a “subscription renewal notice” which will be sent by email. These notices are not “invoices” but inform the Member that their subscription is due. The Member can pay online and THEN an invoice is raised in the system for accounting purposes. Sending the notices by email significantly reduces the QJA printing costs, ensures a timely reminder and enables easy follow up. You can then log on to our Member Self-Serve area and pay online through our secure payments portal, or you can use your own banking service and pay using BPay or Direct Debit, or you can complete the payment details on the Notice enclosing a cheque and post back to us. Please note that we do not charge any fees for using a credit card. Timely payment of your membership subscriptions is necessary to enable the company to effectively budget and plan out its activities for the financial year, so please attend to your Membership Renewal now.
OTHER NEWS Enhancing the Branch Network As QJA approaches its centennial year (in 2018), the Board is in the process of implementing an exciting new strategy designed to enhance the functioning of the Statewide Branch network and build constructive and robust relationships between the leaders of all QJA entities Board, Branch Committees and State Office. The Board’s initiative to achieve this outcome is called the Branch Leadership Forum program. This involves the convening of a series of regional meetings each comprising representatives of the leadership teams of the QJA Board and the cluster of branches within that region. The objectives of these gatherings are: 1. To allow Branch leaders to provide the Board with constructive feedback on the running of QJA and Branch issues; 2. To allow the Board to outline its expectations/vision for the role of Branches within QJA and the function of the Branch network: 3. To enable the Branch leaders to share with and learn from each other about the different ways they function; and 4. To provide a networking opportunity between the Board and Branch leaders. The inaugural Branch Leadership Forum, involving the cluster of branches in the Wide Bay Region (Gympie, South Burnett, Maryborough, Hervey Bay and Bundaberg), was held at Childers in January (see report and photos on page 14). Feedback from attendees was strongly positive and the Board is now committed to rolling out the program to include all the other QJA Branches over the rest of this year. The branch leaders attending the inaugural forum were strongly of the view that these gatherings become a regular part of the QJA calendar.
New QJA Guide to JP Practice The highly-regarded QJA publication The Guide to JP Practice in Queensland (edited by Greg Cuthbert) is in the process of being revised and re-written. The existing document has been through several editions/updates and
the Board decided it was time to take a fresh approach to this publication. The new version, expected to be available in April-May, will include some new chapters and each chapter will feature some totally new content and features. The finished document – first draft already completed – will, because of the new material being introduced, be considerably larger than its predecessor. Work is currently under way reviewing and proof-reading the considerable volume of redrafted material so that the finished product can be released in the next few months. As previously, the Guide will be available in either hardcopy (loose-leaf) form or the eBook format. We will let you know as soon as it is available.
Traffic Infringement Statutory Declarations The Traffic Camera Office has recently introduced a modified Statutory Declaration to accommodate those cases where the owner of the vehicle is a corpoation. Previously, the form did not specify that corporate officers need to insert their title. The attachment issued with the corporation infringement notice includes specific notes explaining how the declaration should be completed, including for those cases where a corporation officer is nominating the vehicle driver. The notes specify that only an Executive Officer of the corporation is empowered to make the declaration and the sample Declaration document shows the relevant field on the top line where this information is to be inserted. Witnessing officers should ensure a deponent completing this document includes their executive officer title where indicated on the top line or else the declaration will be rejected for being incomplete.
Launch of new QJA Website
The Insert to this edition of the Journal is a detailed explanation of how to navigate around the new, improved QJA website (www.qja.com.au). Many months of effort have been put into researching suitable products, sifting through volumes of feedback and suggestions, analyzing visitor trends, determining best layouts, developing the layouts and migrating and updating content. Now we are delighted to launch our new public website and we invite you to try it out. Serving Queensland’s Honorary Justices since 1918
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Internet and Password Security practices You would have read recent reports about Yahoo email accounts being stolen, and the ATO sites being down and reports of emails and passwords being stolen from Optus. You may wonder why bother stealing a username? What the organised crime gangs do is harvest as many email addresses, personal names, and if they are lucky, passwords as possible. Then, because so many people use the same email and password across multiple sites, the criminals start a mass login campaign to match the stolen email/password combination on bank websites etc. Then when they find a match, as they usually do, they can then log into your bank account by using those stolen details from an unrelated service and start siphoning off the money. We urge you to use different passwords and different secret answers across your sites. Don’t get lazy - you risk losing everything. There are many very inexpensive password managers you can use to record your passwords so you don’t have to write them down or memorise them. Also you need to be on the look-out for those scam emails that look legit, but are actually created by criminals to try and con you into providing your personal details so they can raid your bank accounts. Number one rule: if you weren’t expecting an email from this organisation, delete it. Whatever you do - don’t click on any links in the email. If in doubt, always use a different independent source to verify the email is legit, use the white pages to find the office phone number and email or contact them directly.
Online Professional Development The QJA website includes an exclusive, member-only area dedicated to professional development. This facility allows QJA members to undertake, in their own time and at their own pace, refresher and new technical learning on JP/C. Dec-specific topics. To access the high-quality resources in this QJA “wonderworld”, follow this navigation path: QJA home page (www.qja.com.au) Members tab Professional Development Enter your ID & password Login Professional Development Or eJournal readers may access this Quick Guide document with more detailed instructions (pages 5-6). The resources within this area are constantly being improved and expanded. In recent months, the material used for training new JPs & C.Decs has been converted to a refresher course format for practising justices. Called “The Essentials” package, these resources allow you to implement your own professional development program by revising your knowledge and testing yourself on the full range of subjects in the JP/C.Dec curriculum. There are three (3) separate courses available for your selection, each for just $20: • Commissioner for Declarations – Essentials • Commissioner for Declarations – Advanced • Justice of the Peace (Qualified) – Essentials We encourage you to implement your own PD program by utilising these unique resources. 10
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JP Bulletin
Issue 13 of the Justice Department’s electronic JP Bulletin was distributed (via email) in December 2016. The content contained news on the following matters: • Clarification re “entitlement” - Land Title documents • New edition of JP Handbook (early 2017); • International Volunteers Day; • Domestic & Family Violence Protection Rules • Volunteering; • Spotlight on: Beverley Smith C.Dec of Gladstone; • Professional Development; • JPs in the Community Program. To access JP Bulletin #13, click here: JP Bulletin
ACJA Initiatives The October 2016 meeting of ACJA (Australasian Council of Justices Associations) – with QJA representatives in attendance - endorsed the following initiatives: • A national standard for Certification of Copies • Specification of minimum JP competency standards • A national Professional Development model • A national accreditation system • A single insurance scheme for affiliated associations Work on further developing each of these initiatives is proceeding throughout 2017 and progress will be reviewed at the annual meeting in Adelaide in October.
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ROLL OF HONOUR Members should note that the Roll of Honour recognises the length of Membership of the QJA. Members wishing to receive the official distinguished service certificate as a Justice of the Peace for the State of Queensland should contact their local State Member of Parliament. The Board wishes to acknowledge the long service given by the following Members.
60 Years QJA Membership Leslie Sainsbury
50 Years QJA Membership Heather Parry
40 Years QJA Membership Ronald Baxter Hylda Bracewell Janette Cameron Ronald Davies Arthur Deacon
George Doniger John Fancourt Jean Giufre Bob Lamberton Keith Leask
Gregory Lee-Manwar Ian Merritt Christopher Murray David Murray Patrick O’ Keeffe
James Rebgetz Colin Spenceley Glen Steger David Storey Leslie Suratman
Arthur Till Raymond Trenaman Graeme Vautin Richard Westcott Noel Wharton
Elizabeth Hubbard Lynton Lewis Robyn Nikolsky Dianne Oliver
Lido Raciti Patricia Schneekloth Bryan Smith Loma Sommerfeld
Brian Wheatley Jill Whitehouse Elizabeth Wruck
25 Years QJA Membership Gorden Atkinson John Baxter Harold Childs William Crowe
Gail Dillon Leo Grace Judith Graham Philip Hennessy
Welcome to New Members The following have joined the QJA since the last Journal: Roderic Andersen Geoffrey Armstrong Rebecca Armstrong Laura Babington Beverley Baker Nicholas Barbouttis Geoff Belford Regina Bellinger Elizabeth Bexley-Jones Mohd Syafiq Aizat Bin Mohd Yusof Bhaskara Rao Bitra Marvin Blok Samantha Booth Stephen Philip Brew Christine Bristow Julie Brook Brian Broughan Colin Bryce Helen Bundock Michael Burge Melissa Burnett Elisabeth Buzzo Linda Carmody Emma Carr Kim Challis Chia-Hua Chang Jeong Sook (Juliana) Choe Paul Clair Belinda Clare Keith Clarke Xanthea Clifford Jessie Cobbo Julia Cole Althea Collins Patricia Conlon Maria Corbett Lee Cowan James Crutchley Megan Custance Ashley Dahms
Susanne Dale Lisa Dingwall Tom Diwan Ian Donald Conrad Dubois Timothy Dunstone Christopher Easey Nathan Eccles Peter Edwards Sandra-lee Farmer George Farmer Tracey Fleming Mandy Mun Wai Fok Melanie Foley Victoria Freame Caitlin Fyfe Louise Geoghegan Benjamin Godford Abbey Good Ashleigh Goodman Carol-Lea Grange Paul Green Paul Grey Lauren Griffin Jodi Hamilton Andrew Hammonds Jessica Hardie Kim Harrison Timothy Hawes Georgina Hawker Rodger Henry Robyn Humphreyes-Reid Jazlyn Huxley Kirby Jamieson Matthew Jensen Tao Jiang James Johnston George Karsai Tracey Kaye Lisa Maree Kelly Yvette Kelly
Matthew Kelly Linda Kerr Margaret Kershaw Daniel Kille Samuel Kim Craig Knight Eric Koh Robert Larin Mendoza Vicki Larner Natalia Lee Penny Levi David Levi Leonard Limpus Michael Lock Janice Lockyer James Loveday Gregory Macintyre Erin Manderson Samantha Marcus Amy Marr Pauline Marshall Laurel Mason Nadine May Tracey Maynard Samantha-Jo McGuane Denise McKay Lesley McMillan Eleanor McNally Lisa McNeilly Clive McWaters Jessica Mills Cameron Mitchell Melany Molenaar Nigel Moon Nathan Moore Christine Morris Benjamin Nance Stephanie Napier Kayla Neilsen-Behrens Richard Nelson Rhianne Nicholls
Izabella Nickerson William Nielsen Kevin O’Donnell Stephanie Ogle John O’Halloran Christopher OReilly Cheryl Page Meryl Papantoniou Lynette Parfitt-Brown Melita Parker Jacqueline Pead Samuel Petherick-Bowen India Prince Kim Puxty Joselyn Quinn Michael Rafferty Leah Ranieri Steven Ratcliffe Leia Ray Helen Reeds Sheridan Reid Joshua Reilly Kimberley Richards Michaela Riddell Belinda Robinson Debbie Robinson Justine Rockliff Melissa Rogers Janet Rogers Jessica Ross Magdalen Russell Stephen Savage Carmel Schleger Tarryn Schmidt Andrew Schostakowski Dannielle Scott Gregory Self Prabha Selvanathan Melwyn Sequeira Rishi Shah Damien Shea
Michael Shone Paula Simpson Janet Smith Diane Smith Janis Smith Airlie Smith Mirko Soto Olivera Daniel Spain Nerada Spellacy Kym-Maree Spence Donna Sutherland Kellie-Marie Svensson Stacey Swan Rosanne Talbot Armina Talovic Robert Ian Thomas Janelle Thompson Luisa Thorburn Jillian Thorburn Joan Tomkins Khiem Tran Desmond Turner Duong Vo Grace Waddell Rebecca Wakefield Mark Wallis Darren Wallis Lee Ward Peter Wenham Peter Whiteley Sarah Williams Kevin Williams Jayden Windsor Jade Winterhoff Peter Wood Nina Wos Natalie Zillman
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Q&A Q1 I volunteer at our Magistrate’s Court where we attend to many different types of documents including search warrants. On the search warrant application there is a section re confiscation and forfeiture (in short). I would like if possible a detailed explanation of when and where the use of these 2 actions would occur and do they have to be crossed out if there is no reference to them in the application. A1 Subsection 156(1) of the Police Powers & Responsibilities Act 2000 prescribes the content of a search warrant and refers to the terms you mention:
determined or where the inserted information refers to “proposed” Lot xx on Plan yyyyy? A2 Pursuant to Section 162 of the Land Title Act 1994, “a person who witnesses an instrument executed by an individual must (a) first take reasonable steps to ensure that the individual is the person entitled to sign the instrument ---“.
Where the instrument is a Land Registry Form 2 (Mortgage) in respect of a property the individual has signed a contract to purchase, the witnessing officer will need to sight that contract to be satisfied the individual has an entitlement in respect of the property described in the Form 2.
If there is no real property description in the Form 2, the witnessing officer cannot be satisfied about entitlement as per Section 162 and must decline to witness the instrument.
Where the real property description refers to a “proposed” lot on plan and this corresponds to the content of the signed contract, does this constitute evidence of entitlement?
Part 11 of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines Land Title Practice Manual, referring to Caveats, makes the following statement (page 11-5): “a purchaser of a proposed lot under a contract of sale prior to the registration of the survey plan describing that lot is not entitled to an equitable interest in the land under that contract”.
Based on this statement, it is the view of the Land Registry Office that the purchaser of a “proposed” lot does not have an entitlement to the property described prior to the registration of the plan. Accordingly, the witnessing officer cannot be satisfied about entitlement where the real property description is “proposed” and the plan is yet to be registered.
(1) A search warrant must state – (a) A police officer may exercise search warrant powers under the warrant; and (b) if the warrant is used in relation to – (i) an offence – brief particulars of the offence for which the warrant is issued; or (ii) a forfeiture proceeding – the Act under which the forfeiture proceeding is authorised; or (iii) a confiscation related activity – brief particulars of the activity; or (iv) a vehicle ---- (is or to be) impounded ----; or (v) criminal organisation control order property – brief details ------------. Section 150 of the same Act specifies the category of officer authorised to issue different types of search warrant. Subsection 150(3) sets out the category of warrant that may be issued only by a magistrate: (3) Unless the application must be made to a Supreme Court judge under subsection (4), the application must be made to a magistrate if the thing to be sought under the proposed warrant is: (a) evidence of the commission of an offence only because – (i) it is a thing that may be liable to forfeiture or is forfeited; or (ii) it may be used in evidence for a forfeiture proceeding; or (iii) it is a property tracking document; or (b) evidence of the commission of an indictable offence committed in another State ---------(c) confiscation related evidence; or (d) Criminal organisation control order property. So, although a Search Warrant Application form may mention the terms “”a forfeiture proceeding” and “confiscation related evidence” as part of the list of potential reasons for making the application, only a magistrate (not a JP) is empowered to issue a warrant for those particular circumstances. These terms will not be relevant to warrants you issue; however it is not necessary to strike out their mention in the application document. Q2 Is it possible to witness a Land Title document where the Lot and Plan numbers are yet to be 12
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Q3 Am I able to witness a will that is a stapled document? The current Handbook/Guide says “ensure that the will is not stapled, clipped or pinned together”. Should I remove the staples? A3 The issue with staples is that, as a non-permanent form of fixing, they conceivably can be removed and substitute pages inserted at a subsequent time. Stapled documents are perhaps more vulnerable to tampering (or accusations thereof) than securely bound documents.
This is not to say a stapled will is invalid. The law does not mandate that wills must be bound. In fact, section 10 of the Succession Act 1981, makes no comment about how the pages of a will should be held together. However, if an original will is a stapled document, it is best practice that the staple/s are not subsequently removed or replaced (by any party). The existence of additional staple/pin holes in an original will may have serious consequences, especially for Land Title purposes. In these circumstances, the Land Title Practice Manual (paragraph 5-2080) indicates Land Registry procedures automatically assume an
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additional testamentary document [a codicil] exists but has been removed and the onus to prove otherwise rests with the person submitting the will. As a witnessing officer, you might make the testator aware of the potential issues associated with a stapled will. If the testator still wishes to proceed, there is no impediment to your witnessing the will (assuming a second witness is also present). However, you should note your logbook concerning the appearance of the document and the matters you discussed with the testator. The current JP Handbook and the QJA Guide Edition 3 both insist that to execute a will the testator and the 2 witnesses must all use the same pen. Consulting the Successions Act 1981 s10 ‘How a will must be executed’, we find no mention of which pen should be used. In addition no Technical Bulletin or JP Bulletin mentions this pen requirement and how it is derived. Why are JPs still exhorted to use the same pen? If 2 or more different pens are used, is the will invalid? When giving advice on such matters, one must look at what the legislation prescribes as mandatory and consider what can go wrong and what we can do to ensure the correct form or process is used. Wills are one of the most contested legal documents and considering that they do not have to be on a prescribed form or be witnessed by persons with any type of qualification, it then stands to reason that things can go wrong. We, as JPs, are often asked to witness Wills although there is no legislative requirement for the witnesses to be qualified. As you have so rightly pointed out, legislation does not mandate the use of the same pen; however it is good practice to do so in order to eliminate (or at least minimise) doubt that the Testator’s signature was witnessed by the two independent adults. Using different pens may raise doubt that the Testator was in the presence of both witnesses at the time of signing. It is not fool-proof as one might then contemplate that the pen could have been taken along to each signing. The idea of using the same pen is to try to reduce the reasons for contesting the document. As a Justice of the Peace, one of our aims is to do whatever we can to ensure a document is executed correctly. So please consider using the same pen as good practice. The last issue of the Journal included a question about the minimum age for making an affidavit. The answer suggested there is no age requirement; however I understand at least one Court has set a minimum age. Which is correct? The answer provided in the previous issue was: “Any person having the intellectual capacity to take an oath or make an affirmation and who has knowledge of the facts may make an affidavit. There is no age requirement for an affidavit.” This answer was based on the laws relating to affidavits which do not specify an age requirement. However, it is acknowledged this does not prevent an individual court (or an individual judge) from establishing their
own procedural rules as to what they will regard as acceptable. As always, acceptability of documents submitted to a court is a matter decided by the court’s officers, guided by their procedural rules. There is generally an over-riding rule giving the court discretion to accept a document that is technically non-compliant with published procedures if the court considers it appropriate to do so. This is a decision solely for the court. If you are aware of a court’s procedural rules that a submitted affidavit does not meet (including an age requirement), it is a good public service practice to inform the client the court may decide to reject a noncomplying document. If the deponent wishes to proceed regardless, you have no reason nor authority to decline to witness the document unless its content is unlawful (contrary to law). Q6 When is a JP(Qual) not authorised to approve a search warrant? A6 There are some circumstances in which you cannot issue a warrant. If you encounter any of these situations you must refuse to issue the warrant on the grounds that you do not have the authority to do so. These include: • when it is intended to do anything that may cause structural damage to a building. In such a case, the warrant must be issued by a Supreme Court Judge as per section 150(4) of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld); Note: “Structural” means building items such as Beams, Frames, Joists, etc. Not wall/ceiling panels or doors (Editor). • when police are seeking the production of documents from a “cash dealer” (e.g. a bank) relating to the commission of an offence or a confiscation related activity. In this case, the warrant must be issued by a Magistrate as per section 180 of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld); • when access is required to a storage device, such as a computer. In this case, the warrant must be issued by a Magistrate or Judge, as per section 154 of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld). Q7 Is it possible to certify a copy of an electronic document? I have been told the original must be a hard copy. Is this correct? A7 Increasingly, corporations, government departments and agencies are seeking to reduce operating costs by issuing documents to their clients in a digital, rather than hard-copy, format. In such circumstances, the ”original” is actually an electronic document. A printed version of the document (whether printed by the source organisation, the customer or a third party) is a copy of the original. Provided the customer can provide you access to the electronic original (via smart phone, tablet or laptop) and you are satisfied the document you view is a secure electronic original and your comparison confirms the printed version is identical to the screen you view, there is no reason why you cannot certify the print-off as a true copy of the original.
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To celebrate the presentation of QJA Membership Milestone Recognition Awards to Brisbane North Branch members, the Branch held a special afternoon tea function on Friday 20 January. QJA Directors Raymond Young OAM and Garth Stephens as well as QJA Business Manager and Registrar, Wendy La Macchia participated in the presentation ceremony along with the Brisbane North Branch Executive Committee. The photos below show the twenty three (23) Award recipients who attended the function together with their guests.
Caloundra Branch held its 2016 Christmas function at the Caloundra Power Boat Club on 4 December. Special guests included Member for Caloundra, Mark McArdle MLA and QJA Director John Carpendale who presented Membership Milestone awards to entitled recipients.
Award recipients with QJA Director John Carpendale (centre back) Back row (L-R): Garry Franke, Vince Bourke, Terry D’Arcy, Royce Moroney. Front row (L-R): Anne Poole, Dorothy McClintock, Barrie Richardson, Kevin Bachler.
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Above: Award recipients group photos Left: 50-year Membership awardee, Rob Gurney cutting the celebration cake provided for function attendees.
As explained in the article on page 9 (Enhancing the Branch Network), the QJA Board has commenced to convene a series of Branch Leadership Forums. The inaugural forum was held in Childers on Sunday 22 January (see photos) and it involved representatives of the leadership teams from the surrounding QJA Branches: Gympie (G), South Burnett (SB), Maryborough (M), Hervey Bay (HB) and Bundaberg (B) as well directors from the QJA Board.
Above: Post-function presentations to Branch stalwarts Bill Barclay & David Harris
Inaugural Branch Leadership Forum attendees (L-R): Back Row: Tom Bushell (G), Doug Hull (HB), Rudi Kark (G), Peter Weigand (M), Andrew Baker (M) Dave Read, Keith Revell & Bruce Birtwell (QJA Board); At the end of 2016, long-term Brisbane North Branch member Irene Johnson (also a Membership Milestone Award recipient) retired from participation in the Branch signing site roster. In recognition of her efforts, Branch Chairman, Stewart Purdie presented Irene with a framed Certificate of Appreciation at the end-of-year social function. 14
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Middle row: Liz Covell (B), John Carpendale (QJA Board), David Collins (G) Peter Verbakel (SB), Russell Lyons (B), Loretta Lashmore (HB); Seated: Emy Southeron (B), Marshall Krueger (M), Heather Young (SB), Marian Petersen (SB), Glenyce Hull (HB).
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Hornibrook The QJA 2016 Branch of the Year is quickly into stride in 2017. At the successful February Branch meeting (25 members in attendance), Membership Milestone Recognition Awards were presented to several longserving QJA members (photos below). The meeting was also attended by QJA Business Manager & Registrar, Wendy La Macchia and QJA Director John Carpendale, each of whom addressed the meeting. Wendy provided an update on what’s happening at QJA while John provided a technical presentation on the Bail Act 1980.
approach to Branch meeting procedures, coupled with an element of fun, has ensured a welcoming approach to new and existing members. Congratulations Don!
Redland City The following photos show Redland City Branch Secretary, Ray Burrows, presenting Branch stalwart, George Dodds, with: (a) a special Certificate from the Department of Justice and Attorney General. George was one of four members to start the Redland City Branch in 2000. Having reached the age of 90 years, George has decided to have a rest from volunteering at the Branch JP Signing Centres; and (b) a Branch plaque outlining George’s involvement in establishing the Redland City Branch and his commitment to providing a service to the community from 2000 to 2016. George will be missed.
February 2017 meeting with new Branch Committee (backs to camera) Jean Campbell (Treasurer), Helen McEwen (V-C), Bev Nicholls (Chair) and Robyn Francis (Secretary) facing attendees.
Mackay To celebrate a rewarding 2016, Mackay Branch members organised a Christmas Social function in December, as shown the following photo:
L-R Fran Killian, Maria Valena, Belinda McCartney, Bill Goodchild, Lesley Taylor, Laura Jorgensen, Lisa Chapman, Lisa’s guest, Alice Colnar, Mario Colnar, Devin Flor, Barb Flor, Raey Tuck, Heather Tuck, Trent Deverell.
Wynnum/Manly Mr Don Hann, foundation member and inaugural Secretary of the QJA Wynnum/ Manly Branch (a position he has held for the past eight years) was presented with his 25 year Membership Award Certificate and Badge at the December Branch meeting. Don has been a stalwart for this Branch. His professional
A number of Redland City Branch Members at the dinner for George on his retirement as a volunteer.
Roma A big THANK YOU must go to John Cole and Brian Reardon from LIONS Club of Roma Inc. who were kind enough to invite me to speak at their January meeting. I was made to feel very welcome by everyone and spoke to the meeting about who QJA is and what we do plus my vision for the Roma and Maranoa region. I was then invited to come along to their monthly “Fish and Chip” fund raiser, held on a Friday night. The fundraiser is well supported by the community who look forward to the delicious and affordable take-away. For those who stay and eat at the Lions Park, there is a lovely playground for the children to play on and a fabulous flying fox. I was afforded a great opportunity to connect with many locals, both current QJA members, current JPs and C.Decs and potential Students. The night gave me a new network of like-minded people, happy to support me in my endeavours. Marian Vierveyzer, QJA Vice President
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REGIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION BEAUDESERT CONTACT GROUP Bernice Lippiatt beaudesert@qja.com.au Telephone: 0481 554 805
GLADSTONE BRANCH Fred Golder gladstone@qja.com.au Telephone: 0419 796 177
BOWEN BRANCH Brian Byrne bowen@qja.com.au Telephone: 0409 445 056
GOLD COAST BRANCH Joan Kennedy goldcoast@qja.com.au Telephone: 0477 510 517 GREATER SPRINGFIELD BRANCH Paul Howard greaterspringfield@qja.com.au Telephone: 0473 221 078
BRISBANE NORTH BRANCH John Carpendale brisbanenorth@qja.com.au Telephone: 0419 683 325
GYMPIE BRANCH Tom Bushell gympie@qja.com.au Telephone: 0402 132 679
BRISBANE SOUTH BRANCH Samantha Rush brisbanesouth@qja.com.au Telephone: 0403 860 080
HERVEY BAY BRANCH Loretta Lashmore herveybay@qja.com.au Telephone: 0448 784 854
BUNDABERG BRANCH Dave Read bundaberg@qja.com.au Telephone: 0405 252 135 CABOOLTURE BRANCH John Olding caboolture@qja.com.au Telephone: 0414 068 230
HORNIBROOK BRANCH Lisette Dillon hornibrook@qja.com.au Telephone: 0404 977 057
CAIRNS SOUTH CONTACT GROUP Ralph Powell cairnssouth@qja.com.au Telephone: 0434 510 333
HOWARD CONTACT GROUP Carrol Bond howard@qja.com.au Telephone: 0411 743 585
CALOUNDRA BRANCH Helene Baker-Daines caloundra@qja.com.au Telephone: 0413 758 600
IPSWICH BRANCH Deanna McDonald ipswich@qja.com.au Telephone: 0408 195 277
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS BRANCH Karen Bray centralhighlands@qja.com.au Telephone: 0438 824 361
LOCKYER BRANCH Sharon Munro lockyer@qja.com.au Telephone: 0400 554 887
FOREST LAKE CONTACT GROUP Reg Connelly forestlake@qja.com.au Telephone: 0403 167 121
LOGAN BRANCH Brooke Batley logan@qja.com.au Telephone: 0411 727 792
LOGANHOLME CONTACT GROUP Pauline Harris loganholme@qja.com.au Telephone: 0428 916 557
ROSEDALE CONTACT GROUP Jonathan Brown rosedale@qja.com.auTelephone: 0408 068 169
MACKAY BRANCH Maria Valena mackay@qja.com.au Telephone: 0422 636 374
ROSEWOOD CONTACT GROUP Alan Broughton rosewood@qja.com.au Telephone: 0468 802 689
MAREEBA BRANCH Ann Vains mareeba@qja.com.au Telephone: 0419 719 616
SOUTH PINE BRANCH Michelle Goswell southpine@qja.com.au Telephone: 0438 084 889
MAROOCHYDORE BRANCH Kevin Brewer maroochydore@qja.com.au Telephone: 0417 780 2388
SOUTH BURNETT BRANCH Ruth Rimes southburnett@qja.com.au Telephone: 0457 681 159
MARYBOROUGH BRANCH Andrew Baker maryborough@qja.com.au Telephone: 0422 730 890
TIN CAN BAY CONTACT GROUP Rod Ehrke tincanbay@qja.com.au Telephone: 0448 943 336
MT ISA CONTACT GROUP Duncan Cunningham mtisa@qja.com.au Telephone: 0439 746 096
TOOWOOMBA BRANCH Gary Fagg toowoomba@qja.com.au Telephone: 0409 347 591
NOOSA BRANCH Margaret Lewins noosa@qja.com.au Telephone: (07) 5471 0617
TOWNSVILLE BRANCH Anne Barker townsville@qja.com.au Telephone: 0447 504 771
REDLAND CITY BRANCH Ray Burrows redlandcity@qja.com.au Telephone: 0409 499 016
WESTERN SUBURBS BRANCH Noelene Kidd westernsubs@qja.com.au Telephone: 0448 780 491
ROCKHAMPTON BRANCH Jane Comollatti rockhampton@qja.com.au Telephone: 0422 596 387
WYNNUM MANLY BRANCH Michael Dutton wynnummanly@qja.com.au Telephone:0468 331 960
Branches conduct regular meetings (at least five per year), conduct training, operate signing facilities, have defined revenue streams and a formalised structure. Contact groups meet on an “as required basis” and generally exist to operate signing facilities and to deal with other local issues. For details of what is happening in your local area, including professional development opportunities, please feel free to phone any of the numbers above and your local contact will be happy to assist.
INTERSTATE CONTACT INFORMATION NSW
Southern Riverina Elizabeth Adam south.riverina@qja.com.au 0427 617 589 Lismore Paul Beckey lismore@qja.com.au 0428 560 467
Sydney (Western Subs) Marie McCabe sydney.3@qja.com.au 0434 992 107
Adelaide Hills Fred Braun adelaide.hls@qja.com.au (08) 8389 9462
Hobart Barrie Bell hobart@qja.com.au 0419 395 796
Wollongong Peter Pioro wollongong@qja.com.au 0419 638 121
Victor Harbor Timothy Barclay victor.harbor@qja.com.au 0403 134 290
Launceston Vanda Stevenson launceston@qja.com.au 0417 707 330
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Devonport Dennis Wheelton devonport@qja.com.au 0418 334 431
Melbourne (Langwarrin) Robert Bolch melbourne.1@qja.com.au 0412 155 634
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Jabiru Karen Beare nt@qja.com.au 0417 891 226
Sydney (Inner West) Jim Elmore sydney.1@qja.com.au 0408 870 721
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Sydney (North West) Sharon Atkins sydney.2@qja.com.au 0417 479 412
Adelaide Noel J. Lindsay adelaide@qja.com.au 0407 507 773
Deloraine Annette Powell deloraine@qja.com.au 0427 158 648
Melbourne (Glen Waverley) Simon Bullimore melbourne.2@qja.com.au 0419 756 780
Bendigo Richard Lancaster bendigo@qja.com.au 0407 345 472
INTERNATIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION Hong Kong Luca Ferrerio hong.kong@qja.com.au 16
New Zealand Brandan Hooper new.zealand@qja.com.au
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UK (London) Angela Yin london@qja.com.au
UK (Norfolk) Derek Hill uk@qja.com.au
USA (Texas) Tanya Conole usa@qja.com.au