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QJA - ESTABLISHED IN 1918

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT NEWS IN BRIEF

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LOGAN BRANCH REFRESHER WORKSHOP

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ROLL OF HONOUR New Members & Vale

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STATE CONFERENCE CLEVELAND

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MEMBERS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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BRANCH AND CONTACT GROUP DETAILS

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MERCHANDISE

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HERITAGE BUILDING SOCIETY

ACADEMY OF CELEBRANCY AUSTRALIA

Official Magazine of the Queensland Justices Association

QJA STATE CONFERENCE CLEVELAND

250 plus Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations who attended the QJA State Conference at the Cleveland Performing Arts Gallery on Saturday 3rd October 2009.

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Honoured Speakers on the day were from left to right, Mr Peter Dowling MP, Member for Redlands; Dr Mark Robinson MP, Member for Cleveland; the Honourable Justice Peter Applegarth, Supreme Court Justice; Mr Bob Pilkington, President of the QJA; the Honourable Cameron Dick, Attorney General and Minister for Industrial Relations and Mr Michael Choi, MP, Member for Capalaba.

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Our Patron The Hon Paul de Jersey, AC, Chief Justice of Queensland

Board of Directors PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Mr Ray Burrows JP (Qual)

Telephone (07) 3822 1366 Mobile 0409 499 016 Email ray.burrows@qja.com.au

VICE PRESIDENTS Mr Bob Pilkington JP (Qual) (Immediate Past President)

Telephone (07) 3812 1865 Mobile 0438 121 865 Email bob.pilkington@qja.com.au

Mrs Marian Vierveyzer JP (Qual)

Telephone (07) 3389 2481 Mobile 0415 418 320 Email marian.vierveyzer@qja.com.au

Mr Raymond Young OAM JP (Qual) Telephone (07) 4927 4155 Mobile 0405 624 648 Email ray.young@qja.com.au

DIRECTORS Mr John Gordon JP (Qual) Mobile: 0415 589 047 Email: john.gordon@qja.com.au

Mr Doug Hull JP (Qual) Telephone: (07) 4128 0294 Email: doug.hull@qja.com.au

Mrs Yvonne Jex JP (Qual) Mobile: 0449 043 100 Email: yvonne.jex@qja.com.au

Mr David Read JP (Qual) Telephone: (07) 4152 3318 (AH) Mobile: 0405 252 135 Email: dave.read@qja.com.au

Mr Keith Revell JP (Qual) Telephone: (07) 3803 4337 Mobile: 0411 134 841 Email: keith.revell@qja.com.au

Dr Tony Sahama JP (Qual) Mobile: 0412 453 433 Email: tony.sahama@qja.com.au

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President’s Report Dear Members, Thank you for your support in the recent Association elections to give me the opportunity to be the President and Chairman of the QJA Board.

It is my intention to move around the State when possible to touch base with the various branches and contact groups during 2010.

I would like to welcome the new board directors, Mr John Gordon (Gold Coast), Mr Keith Revell (Logan) and Dr Tony Sahama (Forest Lake) as the board of the association moves into a new period of operation. I also congratulate Mr Bob Pilkington (Ipswich), Mrs Marian Vierveyzer (Goodna) and Mr Raymond Young OAM (Rockhampton) on their appointment as Vice Presidents and Mr Doug Hull (Hervey Bay), MrsYvonne Jex (Cairns) and Mr David Read (Bundaberg) as Directors of the new board.

I would like to thank the out going President Mr Bob Pilkington for his work during his term as President; Vice Presidents Mrs Bernice Lippiatt and Mr Gary Franke and Director Mr Roger Kelly for their contribution as members of the QJA Board. Also, I thank Mr Greg Cuthbert for all of the work that he has undertaken as Registrar and Company Secretary to bring the association up to speed with the introduction of a number of innovative technologies and systems to streamline QJA operations. I am sure that all of the board members new and old wish him well in his new career.

I look forward to working with the new board as a team and to moving the association forward in the area of JP training, maintenance of the QJA Branches and Contact Groups and in particular negotiations with the Department of Justice and Attorney General and the Department of Education, Training and the Arts.

Ray Burrows President

News in Brief State Registrar

Email Addresses

The State Registrar, Mr Greg Cuthbert has informed the board that he will not be renewing his contract of employment with the Association when it expires shortly. Greg has been with the QJA for three years and has overseen a raft of changes that leave the QJA in a healthy position.

Advertisements have been placed in order to seek a replacement and we hope to make an announcement about this very soon.

We would encourage all members to keep us up to date with their email address, as we often send out messages at short notice using this form of communication.

State Conference and Refresher Workshops 2010 The new board is pleased to announce that the QJA State Conference for 2010 will be held in Hervey Bay on a date in October to be advised.

The Board has not settled on all of the dates for Refresher workshops for 2010, but one will be held at Logan Diggers Club on Saturday 27th February, 2010. A registration form for the refresher can be downloaded from the QJA web site – go to the links and downloads section. We are currently negotiating with other branches to ensure that we provide other seminars in a cross section of areas across the State.

Ken Sloane and Russell Adrian-Hanson from our Heritage Alliance partners.

Facebook When it comes to communication, the QJA tries to cater for the vast tastes of members and to this extent we can advise that the QJA now has a presence in the form of a Facebook page. The aim of the page is for members to be able to interact with each other and collaborate. This is a restricted access page – you will need to advise the moderator that you wish to join. Search for ‘Queensland Justices Association’ under Groups.

Inability to Witness Land Title Documents – Technical Bulletin from JP Branch The Justices of the Peace (JP) Branch of the Department of Justice and Attorney General has introduced a new notice to assist Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Commissioners for Declarations (C.decs) in cases where you are unable to witness land titles documents, either because the titles registry form is incomplete or the client has not provided adequate supporting documentation. The notice explains to the client the reasons why you were unable to witness their titles registry form. It also outlines what type of supporting documentation is required and provides contact details should the client wish to seek further information.

After verbally explaining to the client why you could not witness their titles registry form, give them a copy of the formal notice for reference.

The notice of inability to witness titles registry form is available for downloading from the department’s website www.justice.qld.gov.au. To find the document, click on the publications heading and land registry forms subheading. The JP Branch suggests printing copies of the notice and packing them with your JP kit.

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News in Brief QJA ISSUES NEW JP PUBLICATION “The Guide to JP Practice in Queensland” The QJA is pleased to inform that it has issued a new JP publication, “The Guide to JP Practice in Queensland”.

This professionally printed 108 page A4 size handbook features over 51000 words and 25 chapters of up to date information for the practising JP. It will be available to QJA members only and has been written and edited by experienced JPs and professionals working “in the industry”.

possible, we have been registering the membership numbers of those who have made a purchase, so that we can advise by email when an updated page is released. In any case, updates will be posted on the QJA website www.qja.com.au and follow the link to “The Guide”.

You can view a flyer for the publication at www.qja.com.au/theguideflyer. pdf . Note that the limited edition bound book mentioned on the flyer is already sold out.

Some of the major features of the publication are: * New chapters on topics such as Blue Card Applications and significant updates on matters previously not addressed including basics of the legal system, certifying copies of various electronic documents and traffic infringement statutory declarations, amongst others. * Clarification of points relating to duties that are frequently asked of QJA staff, directors and trainers. * Step by step guides for all major JP duties. * Highlighted colour boxes with “essential points to consider” for every topic.

The new QJA Board of Directors, from l to r back row are Mr Bob Pilkington Vice President, Dr Tony Sahama Director, Mr Ray Burrows President, Mr David Read Director, Mr Keith Revell Director, Mr Doug Hull Director, Mr John Gordon Director. Front row from l to r are Mr Raymond Young OAM Vice President, Mrs Marian Vierveyzer Vice President and Mrs Yvonne Jex Director.

REFRESHER TRAINING WORKSHOP Open to all JP’s and C.Dec’s Hosted by the Logan Branch Saturday 27th February 2010 8:00am to 4:00pm Logan Diggers 42-48 Blackwood Road, Logan Central Providing the latest up-to-date best practice procedures on performing your duties from experts in their field, this workshop provides a rare networking opportunity. * Last Workshop our speakers presented topics outlining key aspects of being a JP and addressing the types of roles we perform.

The picture above from l to r shows QJA Vice President Raymond Young OAM from Rockhampton and Lance Watson, QJA Trainer, Rockhampton displaying their new copy of “The Guide”.

“The Guide” sells in loose leaf format for $15 and can be purchased from State Office by mail order (use the merchandise order form found later in this journal) or, if you live close to a QJA branch there is the possibility that you may be able to purchase a copy from there. Unfortunately due to the volume of orders that we have been receiving, telephone orders cannot be taken. Postage is an additional $7.50 for all Queensland residents. By producing in loose leaf format, pages will be able to be easily replaced without the need to purchase a new publication in the future. As much as 4

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* This workshop we will be taking our lead from the new QJA JP Guide and delving into more detail on the “how to”.With representatives from the QJA and Dept of Justice available to answer questions and provide updates on what the future holds for JP’s and C.Dec’s. * Also included in the price will be a new “networking session” following the main workshop presentations Early Bird special - $20.00 QJA Members & $30.00 Non Members (GST Inc) includes Materials, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Network Session Registration Form available from the QJA website: www.qja.com.au For further information contact Keith Revell Phone: 07 3803 4337 Email: logan@qja.com.au

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ROLL OF HONOUR The Association wishes to note the long service given by the following Members under their commission.

SILVER - 25 YEARS OF SERVICE None this edition.

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS The Following have joined the Association since the Spring 2009 Journal: WA SC KL LC AR A K D KA GM CK KJ SN FJ D M DD RG SA M PJ G AJ HM RG FSY JI YY LP TD SG CM EM T

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VALE William Barrington Scarborough Charles Garrett Wavell Heights James Logan Clifton Noel Schulz Ipswich

Thomas Burrell Newstead Darren Green Trinity Beach Roy Neuendorf Benowa Noreen Tennant Golden Beach

Rhonda Freeman Kingaroy Lester Lipke Runcorn Dennis O’ Keeffe Carina

Members should note that the Roll of Honour for 50+ relates only to the length of QJA Membership. Members wishing to receive the 25 years of distinguished service certificate as a Justice of the Peace for the State of Queensland should contact the Justice and Attorney Generals Department, JPs’ Branch on telephone (07) 3259 6098 or 1300 301 147 or email jp@justice.qld.gov.au

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QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION STATE CONFERENCE - CLEVELAND

Supreme Court Judge Peter Applegarth

150 YEARS OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE IN QUEENSLAND A speech given by The Hon Justice Peter Applegarth at the Queensland Justices Association 2009 Annual State Conference at Cleveland on Saturday 3 October 2009

You may be expecting something of a history lecture. But this may sound more like a talk about geography, or even geometry, as I map out three points on a triangle across Moreton Bay. The first point is across at Redcliffe Point or Humpy Bong, where a British penal outpost was established in 1824. In 1820 Lieutenant John Oxley had recommended Port Macquarie as a secondary punishment centre for recidivists “of the very worst description”. In 1824 when the first party of convicts arrived at Redcliffe Point, Moreton Bay assumed that mantle. The ships that transported convicts to these shores also transported a constitutional and legal system that dated back centuries. That system included the ancient office of Justice of the Peace.

Origins of the Office of Justices of the Peace In England as early as 1200 the practice had begun of appointing a number of knights in each county to “keep the peace”, a phrase that imported a police or militia function. These protectors of the peace acquired judicial functions by a series of statutes in the reign of Edward III, so they became “justices of the peace”.

Commissions of the peace were issued at intervals charging a list of the substantial knights and gentry of an area, including men who were wise and learned in the law, to keep the peace and to “enquire into, hear and determine” a long list of crimes, ranging from felonies to economic offences to sorcery. The first part of these commissions involved a police function: justices could arrest suspects and commit them to jail, and could require a surety to keep the peace. The second part was a general commission to two or more of the justices (with a quorum of lawyers) to hold sessions of the peace, which were directed to be held at four seasons of the year (Michaelmas, Epiphany, Easter and the Translation of St Thomas), and these were known as the general quarter sessions of the peace. In effect, justices of the peace without legal qualifications dispensed justice with the assistance of a clerk who assisted them with their judicial work. Over time justices also came to hear matters outside quarter sessions, known as petty sessions.

In addition to these judicial functions, justices of the peace were charged with a variety of administrative functions including the administration of the Poor Laws, including laws against vagrancy and consorting. They licensed ale houses, and had power to remove their licenses for breaches of the peace. Justices of the Peace reached the zenith of their power in the 18th and 19th centuries, when a JP could control an entire county’s administration.

However, some of the roles of Justices of the Peace were replaced by professional Magistrates. In 1848, the Jervis Acts were passed, which were an extensive codification of the powers and responsibilities of justices of the peace, and provided powers for the justices to conduct committal proceedings and hear cases tried summarily. The powers of stipendiary magistrates were also strengthened in 1858, with magistrates able to exercise powers which normally required two justices of the peace.

Justices of the Peace in Australia The first appointed Justice of the Peace in Australia occurred at the very beginning of the colony of New South Wales. Governor Phillip in 1788 was appointed to the Justices of the Peace position, and was empowered to appoint other justices by commission. They ran the convict system, which included duties such as assigning a position, disciplining convicts, providing an early form of parole known as ‘tickets of leave’ and administered local laws. It was recognised that police (or paid) magistrates needed to be appointed, as there were several problems caused by lay magistrates to the administration of justice. Lay magistrates were sitting by themselves (rather than in the required groups of two or more), some of the sentences were considered to be too harsh or too lenient. There was a conflict between the police and lay magistrates. The Justices Act 1850 allowed police magistrates to sit alone, and adopted the provisions of the Jervis Acts.

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VOLUME 6 r NUMBER 4 r summer 2009-10 Captain John Clements Wickham was appointed on 14 November 1842 as Brisbane’s first police magistrate. Captain Wickham eventually became Chairman of Magistrates and the Governor’s representative in Brisbane (called ‘Government Resident’), and retired when Queensland became a separate colony. Wickham Terrace is one of the many Queensland landmarks that bears Captain Wickham’s name. Between 1857 and 1859, 31 Justices of the Peace were appointed, and include John Petrie after whom Petrie Bight and Petrie Terrace are named. I gratefully acknowledge the research of Mr Ray Burrows and other members of the Association about the identity of JPs in the nineteenth century

1859 – Queensland Separation Queensland separated from New South Wales by letters patent signed by Queen Victoria on 6 June 1859. Queensland’s first Governor, Sir George Ferguson Bowen, was appointed by the same letters patent, and took the oath of office on 10 December 1859. In 1859, twelve Justices of the Peace were appointed. Let me mention one of them, William Thornton who was appointed as a Justice of the Peace on 10 June 1859, a few days after Queen Victoria signed the letters patent. He brings me to the second point on the triangle: St Helena Island. The first prisoners were confined there on 20 May 1867. Its first superintendent, John McDonald, wanted the inmates fully occupied in productive labour, and it was Thornton, the visiting justice, who suggested to the Colonial Secretary a sugar cane plantation. The penal establishment on St Helena was amongst the earliest cane farms in Queensland, and, of course, the sugar industry became one of the State’s major industries, and stimulated secondary industries. Sugar production was labour intensive, and, one might reflect on the fact that inmates were at St Helena courtesy of the sentences imposed on them by Justices of the Peace and Police Magistrates

Sir Samuel Griffith and the Justices Act 1886 Another remarkable Justice of the Peace was Samuel Walker Griffith, who was born on 12 June 1845, at Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales. He was an infant prodigy. Over time he became a barrister, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Attorney-General, Premier and Chief Justice of Queensland and the first Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. Griffith became a Justice of the Peace on 5 June 1878. His major contribution to the story of Justices of the Peace was his role in the drafting of the Justices Act 1886.

There was need for reform to the laws relating to the powers and duties of justices of the peace because the powers were spelt out in diverse laws inherited from New South Wales, and the United Kingdom. Sir James Cockle, Queensland’s Chief Justice at the time, provided several bills in 1879.

Griffith later embodied the bills into one form and revised them. Griffith redrafted the legislation, which has stood the test of time. Griffith later drafted the Queensland Criminal Code, which has been used as an example around the world. It remains in force today, largely unamended from Griffith’s draft: a testament to his legal skill. Griffith was responsible with others for much of the drafting of the Australian Constitution on the Queensland Government Steam Ship Lucinda in Easter 1891.

This brings me to the third point on the triangle: the mouth of the Brisbane River, and the Port of Brisbane. Somewhere in the mud lies the remnants of the ship on which our most brilliant JP of the nineteenth century wrote our nation’s Constitution. Just as the Constitution remains a living document more than a century later, the Justices Act that Griffith drafted remains a living document, administered in courts across our vast State.

Despite the appointment of “police magistrates” in the nineteenth century, and the evolution of professional magistrates in the last century, Justices of the Peace have played an indispensable role in the administration of justice in Queensland over its 150 year history. By 1882, 1479 Justices of the Peace had been appointed in Queensland. They have constituted courts in our decentralised State. They have fulfilled other important roles, such as acting as coroners. They have played a vital role in public administration.

Justices of the Peace in the Modern Era Throughout the 20th century Justices of the Peace performed non-judicial duties, such as witnessing documents, conducted non-bench duties, such as issuing warrants and summonses, and some duties on the bench, often with very limited training. Instruction came early in the twentieth century via the Queensland Justice of the Peace and Local Authorities Journal. In the main, Justices of the Peace would spend their time authorising documents for the ease of commerce. This was what the bulk of JPs did, as opposed to either the bench or non-bench judicial work. As Justices were trusted, the documents would be accepted and correspondingly, commerce and other institutions where ‘true copies’ were required would be assisted by their work There was scarce training for JPs before the 1990s. The lack of training makes it unsurprising, then, that there were several instances where the proper procedures were not followed by JPs undertaking their duties. Because of this and other problems, reform occurred in 1991 with the passing of the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Act 1991 (Qld). This legislation broke the position of the Justices of the Peace up into three categories: 1. Commissioner for Declarations; 2. Justice of the Peace (Qualified); and 3. Justices of the Peace (Magistrate’s Court).

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Justices of the Peace play a vital role in our modern world. They play an indispensable role in connection with documents and transactions that affect people’s lives in the most profound ways. They bear witness to documents that affect individual’s lives: documents like mortgages that put people’s homes on the line, documents that invest others with extraordinary powers, such as an Enduring Power of Attorney, and Advanced Health Directives.

These are not simple signing ceremonies. Some of the most personal decisions affecting individuals’ lives are contained in documents witnessed by Justices of the Peace. They are important to the life and livelihood of individuals. Our economy, and the flow of credit, depends upon the assurance that documents likes mortgages are properly entered into. Courts rely on affidavits, confident that they have been properly witnessed. Individuals rely on the authenticity of documents witnessed by JPs. Warrants and orders issued by Justices affect the liberty of people and their property. Granting warrants and orders without a proper basis deprives individuals of their liberty. Failing to grant orders in a proper case may also have serious consequences for the safety and welfare of individuals and our communities. These are onerous responsibilities. Domestic Violence and similar orders involve a difficult assessment. They should not be thrown around like confetti, but the failure to make an order in a proper case literally can make the difference between life and death.

The important contributions to the community’s welfare by Justices of the Peace are all the more remarkable because you undertake this demanding work voluntarily.

The Inheritance Our modern world is almost a millennium away from the first protectors of the peace. However, we do well to remember our inheritance. Last week, and this week, I have been on circuit in Maryborough. This system of circuits dates back to the thirteenth century, when the centralisation of royal justice was reconciled with the need for local investigation and trial. Commissions were issued to perform judicial functions in the country. Magna Carta provided that justices of assize should visit each county twice a year “so that assizes should not be taken in the king’s court.” Two Judges or ‘serjeants’ would go out to each of the six circuits twice a year. The Judges went out during the Lent and the Summer vacations, and travelled with a retinue including their servants and clerks The story that I have tried to tell today is about Justices of the Peace. It is not a story of 150 years, because the 150 years of JPs in Queensland, is about a quarter of the story of an office that has its origins more than 700 years ago. The system transplanted to these shores formed part of a constitutional settlement that places everyone, including the monarch, under the rule of law. We have inherited a system of freedom under the law. The rule of law makes ours a well-ordered and prosperous society. Trade and commerce, including the cargo ships that sail past the remnants of The Lucinda, depend on the certainty that the law provides, and on people like you to witness commercial documents.

In this country we have inherited constitutional principles that do not tolerate arbitrary detention. People cannot be detained without lawful justification.

Legal authority is required for officials to enter homes, and to seize property. JPs today may not have to deal with bands of discharged soldiers and camp-followers returning from France, as JPs had to in the fourteenth century. But under modern laws, they play a role in keeping the peace in our communities, and, at the same time, in preserving our liberties. The last 150 years of Justices of the Peace is part of a longer story.

It is recommended that QJA Members access this speech by Justice Peter Applegarth on the QJA Website www.qja.com as the speech has been reduced from the 13 page original. If members do not have access to a computer, then a hard copy may be obtained from QJA State Office. Editor.

From l to r, Dr Mark Robinson MP Member for Cleveland, in whose electorate the State Conference was hosted, Mr Michael Choi MP Member for Capalaba and Mr Peter Dowling MP Member for Redlands.

Dr Robinson thanked in particular those delegates who had come from right across Queensland to take part in the conference. This year Queensland celebrates 150 years of statehood. 150 years of the rule of Queensland law; of which JPs are an integral part. The role they play in maintaining an independent judiciary and fulfilling the convention of separation of powers is often understated.

Dr Robinson made the point that while he was not a JP, like most people he often found himself in need of one; and was amazed at the patience that

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VOLUME 6 r NUMBER 4 r summer 2009-10 JPs have afforded him. He said it was fair to say that it takes a special kind of person to serve their community in such a capacity. Tolerance, understanding and attention to detail are character traits that JPs must possess in order to carry out their duties effectively and efficiently.

He said without doubt that Queensland affords its JPs an unparalled degree of latitude in the dispensation of lay justice and the right of signatory on a host of different official documents. In other states the additional power to witness bail applications, approve search warrants and JEOs had been deferred to fully fledged magistrates. As is so often the way; Queensland sets itself apart from the rest of the country in placing an added level of trust in our JPs to perform additional duties.

He also advised that there were still many challenges that face Justices of the Peace in Queensland going onwards. One of the biggest challenges was the ageing of the population of skilled JPs and the intake of younger, less experienced JPs. Just looking around at the average age of delegates in this room, he couldn’t see many young faces. Older more experienced JPs have lamented to me that some of the younger ones could make mistakes conducting their duties. This has the effect of comprising the integrity of the office in the public’s eye and could tarnish the reputation of professionalism that all of you have worked so hard to engender. It is therefore critical that the QJA and government continue to work together on the continuous training and professional development of JPs in Queensland.

In closing, Dr Robinson made the comment that the commitment to becoming a JP is more than just adding some letters after one’s name.

It was a lifelong commitment to serving the community, understanding the law, and administering justice without fear or favour. He gave the delegates an assurance that he would work with them, listen to them and persist in looking at the necessary reforms that Justices of the Peace need in Queensland.

Mr Choi MP, Member for Cleveland said that he visits a nursing home once a year and the things that the people spoke about were not their house or car but they showed photographs of people who had helped them. That is what JPs do, they work for nothing and as a JP himself knows how inconvenient it can be at times when people may call on them to provide assistance. He said that JPs were fantastic and wise and that is what you as JPs do in the community and hopefully people will remember how you helped them along the way. Mr Choi, hoped everyone would have a great day.

Mr George Dodds, Chairman of the QJA Redland City Branch.

George welcomed the delegates to the conference hosted by the Redland City Branch and thanked all of the branch members and others involved in organising the day. He also gave delegates details of the dinner to be held at the Cleveland RSL.

Mayor Melva Hobson PSM Mayor Hobson welcomed delegates to Cleveland and to the Redland City, acknowledging the ownership of lands by the local indigenous people. She went on to advise delegates of the many attractions available in the district such as the Bay Islands, the Art Gallery and Museum and other heritage listed sights such as Ormiston House. Whale watching could be accessed on Stradbroke Island. She thanked JPs on behalf of the Redlands Community for the work that JPs do for them. She hoped that delegates had a wonderful time during their stay in the Redlands.

Mr Peter Dowling MP, Member for Redlands congratulated delegates for their 150 years of service in Queensland and that delegates should give themselves a round of applause. Being the last of the three speakers he felt that Dr Robinson and Mr Choi had covered most of the things, but he wanted to stress that people should challenge the speakers and their members because you the JPs are at the coal face and you are the ones that have to sign off on what we the politicians have put into place. He recently presented a fifty year certificate to Mr John Grant for his fifty years of service to the community as a JP. He and Dr Robinson as new people in parliament recognise that JPs have to sign numerous documents. In closing he reiterated that the community should challenge their elected members.

Mr Cameron Dick MP, Attorney General and Minister for Industrial Relations.

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Mr Dick said as Attorney General he has great respect for the work that JPs and C.Decs do. He acknowledged John Grant as a fifty year recipient and that also a volunteer in his electorate had become a JP in 1947. He has instructed the JP Branch to develop a medal to acknowledge fifty years of service to the community. He has a strong support for volunteers as he had been one himself with Volunteers International.

Seven centuries ago, JPs were responsible for keeping the peace and could arrest and imprison offenders. He suggested to delegates that they would like to have those powers. However, the role of the JP and C.Dec is more comprehensive, but not less valuable. It should be noted that JPs do up to 1,500 to 2,000 tasks a day. This allows lawyers and the judiciary to concentrate on more legal matters which require legal training to deliver a fair and efficient legal system in Queensland. That is a significant contribution that you make.

The Justices of the Peace associations including the Queensland Justices Association play an important role in the process in supporting the role of JPs and C.Decs. The JP Branch and the Department are committed to supporting all JPs with ongoing training by providing more information with the Annual Justice Papers introduced in August and technical bulletins in January of this year. These papers make JPs and C.Decs aware of changes to procedures and changes to legislation.

Mr Dick said that he would be interested in any ideas the QJA might have to assist in this procedure. The Department is very proud of its JPs in the Community Program which makes JPs more accessible to the community. There are now 2,200 JP volunteers in shopping centres, libraries, universities, court houses, hospitals and other community centres throughout Queensland. There are 127 sites between Coolangatta and Cairns and we hope to expand the number of sites. He thanked the QJA for its role in supporting the program and invited all JPs and C.Decs to be part of the program.

12,500 JPs and C.Decs have their names on the Departmental JP listing and he encouraged JP’s and C.Decs to add their name to the list.

Mr Dick advised that the JP Branch has moved to a new location at South Brisbane and will be conducting workshops each Friday covering a number of topics. The Department has put into place partnership programs with TAFE and other providers for the Islamic Community at South Brisbane and Coolangatta to ensure that ethnic communities are not disadvantaged.

On closing, Mr Dick thanked the QJA for its work in supporting JPs and C.Decs across Queensland. He would also put into place a relationship between the QJA, other Justices Associations and the Department to ensure that JPs and C.Decs receive the support they need to serve the community. Thank you for attending the conference and hope you enjoy your day; and thank you for the service you provide to the community.

Ms Tracey Jackson gave an overview of the RSPCA activities in helping animals, enlightening people and changing lives. The organisation was originally formed in 1824 as the Society for Prevention of Cruelty in England. The Society was established in Australia in 1871. At this time it looked after both humans and animals. In 1897 the Children’s Protection Act was created and the SPC assisted in enforcing the law. In 1925 the Animal Protection Act was created and in 1955 The “Royal” Warrant was issued and the organisation was renamed the “Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.”

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Assistant Chief Inspector Tracey Jackson However, in 1970, the Queensland Government took over the welfare of children leaving the Society to concentrate on animal welfare. 1999 saw another change when a eleven member council was incorporated to govern the RSPCA. By 2001 the Animal Care and Protection Act was put into place replacing the 1925 Act. In 2009 the RSPCA entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Child Safety to formalise the replacing of processes for both organisations; and provide emergency care for pets of abused children.

The RSPCA has a full time staff of nearly 200 across the state, more than 2,000 volunteers and over 500 foster parents. The RSPCA Queensland shelters received 42,555 animals in the last year. All cats and dogs are available for adoption and 10 to 15 percent are reclaimed by their owners.

Sadly some animals need to be put down. Operating costs incurred by the RSCPA are $19 million per year.

The inspectorate is the only non-government body empowered to administer an act of parliament, the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001. The RSPCA investigated 12,000 animal cruelty complaints in the last year, 2,000 horse cruelty complaints and 50 prosecutions were made. Inspector Jackson then covered a number of sections of the act and showed some slides of maltreated animals before moving on to discuss the issuing of warrants under sections 126 and 127 which are very similar to the normal search warrant application.

Inspector Jackson went on to talk about Special Warrants under Section 128 where inspectors can apply by email, fax, phone, radio or other forms of communication for a warrant if the inspector considers it necessary because of urgent circumstances or special circumstances such as a remote location. Before applying, the inspector must prepare an application stating the grounds for the warrant and may apply before the warrant is sworn.

Inspector Jackson outlined an example of charges that had been laid: • Owner charged with 149 counts of welfare offences under Queensland Legislation; • Appeals and hearings in regards to forfeiture and charges still before numerous courts; • Staff and witnesses subjected to malicious internet and email hate campaigns; • Long term care of animals continues to present problems.

Inspector Jackson concluded with the comment that the RSPCA is represented on a pro bono basis by Clayton Utz Solutions, briefing barristers from BLEAT (Brisbane Lawyers Educating and Advocating for Tougher Sentences) including senior counsel, otherwise the cost of the action would have exceeded $750,000.

VOLUME 6 r NUMBER 4 r summer 2009-10 Information in the application should include: • The relationship to the person to be examined; • The reasons for believing a JEO should be issued and the reasons why the application is being sought at this time; • Details of the behaviour or other matters causing concern; • Length of time the applicant has become aware that the problem has been occurring; • Whether other people have the same concerns about the person (if known).

Dr Bill Kingswell, Acting Senior Director, Mental Health.

In his opening address Dr Kingswell gave a definition of mental illness under the Mental Health Act 2000 Qld. as ‘a condition characterised by a clinically significant disturbance of thought, mood, perception or memory.’ The purpose of the Mental Health Act 2000 Qld. is to provide for the involuntary assessment and treatment, and the protection of persons (whether adults or minors) who have mental illnesses while at the same time safeguarding their rights and freedoms; and balancing their rights and freedoms with the rights and freedoms of other persons.

The act sets out processes for a person to be assessed, and authorises the person’s detention for a assessment. This request for assessment must be in place for a person to taken to an authorised mental health service. The recommendation for an assessment can only be made by an authorised doctor or authorised mental health practitioner. (AMHP).

A Justices Examination Order is an appropriate option in non-urgent situations where the person is not at imminent risk of harming themselves or others, when there is evidence or belief the person could have a mental illness and should be examined by a doctor or a mental health practitioner.

In emergency situations an Emergency Examination Order can only be actioned by the ambulance service or police.

When a JEO is made it should be faxed to the Acute Care Team at the local Authorised Mental Health Service. The application is valid for a period of seven days. In this time, the Acute Care Team will arrange an assessment usually with police in attendance. A doctor or an authorised mental health practitioner will examine the person and conduct a mental health assessment to determine whether a recommendation for assessment should be made.

The person may agree to voluntary follow up with the AHMS. If the person does not agree to voluntary follow up in order for the person to be assessed further a request and recommendation for assessment must be completed. The person will be taken to the relevant local mental health unit for further assessment and for treatment as an involuntary patient.

If the person does not require further assessment other services may be indicated. The person may suffer from a mental illness but not meet the requirement for involuntary management and may decline voluntary follow up. If a recommendation for assessment is not made, the doctor or authorised mental health practitioner must explain the reason for this decision on the JEO document.

Further Conference details will appear in the Autumn Journal 2010.

All Conference Photos compliments Hillshots Photography. derek@hillshots.com.au.

When considering a JEO, the JP is not required to: • discover whether the applicant has had personal contact with the person; • decline the application because the information/concerns might be seen as “hearsay” or lack of “imminent risk”.

There are a number of exclusions when considering a JEO. These exclusions are behaviours, conditions and circumstances that cannot on their own, be considered mental illness including where the person refuses to hold a particular religion, cultural, philosophical or political belief or opinion; is a member of a radical group; has a particular sexual preference or sexual orientation or engages in sexual promiscuity. A JEO should not be made if there is no reasonable evidence or belief of a mental illness or relates to the use of substances.

If you are unsure regarding aspects of an application for a JEO and would like some advice or to discuss your concerns you should contact:

Mr Dimitri Glianos, Deputy JP Registrar answering questions from the conference delegates.

• the Acute Care Team with the local hospital; • court liaison officer at a local court; • Mental Health Act Liaison Officer of MHB.

STATE OFFICE HOURS During the month of December the State Office will only be open from 9.00am-2.00pm. We will be closed from the 18th December and will reopen on Monday 4th January.

However, the decision to action an application is ultimately the JP’s.

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the year, but less than we would have hoped. The main issue has been that the Department of Justice and Attorney General has severely restricted the number of competency exams available to all but those who train through one of their courses.

Negotiations regarding the unfairness of this broke down and the QJA has had to pursue the matter through the State Government Ombudsman. This matter, with the assistance of the Ombudsman, is getting close to resolution and we hope to say more to members in the near future. The Board reiterates the points made in the winter journal as to why the QJA is in the best position to train prospective JPs.

MEMBERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q1)

The public trust office are asking some members of the public, as part of Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism provisions, to provide them with a certified copy of a bank statement with the details of the financial transactions blacked out. Is it possible to certify such a document?

(A1)

As a JP, you are required to certify a true copy of the original document. The original and the copy must be identical in all respects, so it would follow that if presented with a copy that had financial transactions blacked out, a JP would refuse to certify the document. What the owner subsequently does with the document after it has been certified (minus black marks) is entirely at their discretion and it is entirely at the discretion of the receiving party as to whether they can accept it to meet their legislative purpose.

(Q2)

The QJA advertises that it provides a “hotline” service for help with tricky JP questions. I haven’t always found this to be the case when I contact the office. Could you please elaborate on the service provided?

(A2)

The QJA is always available to assist with on the spot JP questions that you may have. During office hours you should contact the State Office in the first instance (33922455 or 1800 061423) or if no answer or it is out of hours, all members should feel free to ring one of the directors, whose numbers appear at the front of this journal. They will always be happy to help. When calling for this service, you should always have your membership number handy, because details are almost always checked before answering the question. This check is always done to ensure that assistance is only being given to members. Questions asked by email usually have a 24 hour turnaround.

(Q3)

I purchased a Statutory Declaration form from my local Post Office today. The form is suitable for both Qld & Commonwealth declarations. The reverse side of the Queensland form says “by virtue of the Oaths Act 1857” however Queensland did not exist at this date and the date should be 1867. Can you tell who publishes this form so that I can advise them of the typo?

(A3)

One of members has made contact with the publisher and they assure us that a reprint will be going to press shortly. Members should be aware that both Queensland and Commonwealth Statutory Declarations can be downloaded from the QJA website.

This will save the cost of purchase.

(Q4)

The President’s Report in the winter edition of the QJA Journal mentioned an “underwhelming” response from the Department to the QJA becoming a Registered Training Organisation and that a meeting would be sought with the Director General to discuss a number of “issues”. No mention has been made since. What is the status of this matter and what are the issues that are outstanding.

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(Q5)

I have been recently approached by an interstate university to supervise an exam to be sat by a student based here in Queensland. The approach is on the basis that a JP is one of the allowed supervisors for such an exam. For my troubles I am being offered a sitting fee of $95. Can a Queensland JP perform such a task and should I accept the sitting fee?

(A5)

We passed this onto the Department of Justice for an opinion.

The answer is that a JP can supervise the exam but accepting a sitting fee would be a breach of section 35 of the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Act 1991.

(Q6)

I recently had a person who came in with some documents which had to be certified by me as true copies. There was also a requirement that I had to furnish details of my occupation and home address on a Certificate of Identity. I also noticed at the bottom of the person’s paperwork that this superannuation company would not accept faxed or emailed documents. Would you please advise?

(A6)

The only requirement for a JP in Queensland is to certify copies of documents using the correct wording, signing the certification, dating the certification, printing your full name in capital letters underneath, applying your seal and adding your official JP signing number. This is an attempt by some organisations to be able to shift the blame to someone else if things go wrong.

Remember, if you do complete a Certificate of Identity, it is your name and signature on it. In relation to the company refusing to accept faxed documents and emails, well that is that organisation’s prerogative. In actual fact, facsimiles according to legal advice is that they are acceptable. In relation to Emails, that is a very complex situation. This is covered by the Electronic Transactions Act 2001 and is unfortunately very complex. Advice is don’t go there if you don’t have to.

As a member of the Association, you can take advantage of these rates on their entire range of vehicles. To obtain the discount phone 1800 082 167 for bookings and quote CDP number 1831324 or alternatively book on line at www.hertz.com.au. Have your QJA membership card ready when you collect the vehicle for verification.

Hertz are also offering #1 Club Gold membership FREE. Apply online. Whilst our offer is competitive, it pays to stay in touch with all offerings on the car rental market.

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QJA BRANCH SECRETARIES & CONTACT DETAILS BEAUDESERT CONTACT GROUP VALMAI MACAULAY beaudesert@qja.com.au

HERVEY BAY BRANCH RON JUST herveybay@qja.com.au

NOOSA BRANCH MARGARET LEWINS noosa@qja.com.au

Telephone: 5544 6460

Telephone: 4128 3628

Telephone: 5471 0617

INNER NORTH BRISBANE BRANCH BARRY TODD inb@qja.com.au

REDLAND CITY BRANCH RAY BURROWS redlandcity@qja.com.au

Telephone: 3354 1098

Telephone: 3822 1366

IPSWICH BRANCH ROBYN ROBERTSON ipswich@qja.com.au

ROCKHAMPTON BRANCH JANE COMOLLATTI rockhampton@qja.com.au

Telephone: 0416 065 888

Telephone: 4926 1659

LOGANHOLME JOHN BAILEY loganholme@qja.com.au

SOUTH PINE BRANCH PHYLLIS HALL southpine@qja.com.au

Telephone: 3287 1516

Telephone: 3264 4436

LOGAN BRANCH KEITH REVELL logan@qja.com.au

TOOWOOMBA BRANCH RUTH ROCHE toowoomba@qja.com.au

Telephone: 3803 4337

Telephone: 4635 6727

MACKAY BRANCH CARMELO PASQUALE mackay@qja.com.au

TOWNSVILLE BRANCH ANNMAREE LUTHER townsville@qja.com.au

Telephone: 4942 4608

Telephone: 4773 4371

MAROOCHYDORE BRANCH JANET BARLTROP maroochydore@qja.com.au

WESTERN SUBURBS BRANCH GRAHAME TAINTON westsubs@qja.com.au

Telephone: 5456 2414

Telephone: 3279 0185

MT ISA CONTACT GROUP MEGAN HOUSDEN mtisa@qja.com.au

WYNNUM MANLY BRANCH DON HANN wynnummanly@qja.com.au

Telephone: 4749 0623

Telephone: 3390 4278

BUNDABERG BRANCH DAVID DEMPSTER bundaberg@qja.com.au Telephone: 0439 258 770

CAIRNS CONTACT GROUP YVONNE JEX cairns@qja.com.au Telephone: 4057 9070

CALOUNDRA BRANCH IRENE WHITE caloundra@qja.com.au Telephone: 5439 7387

FOREST LAKE CONTACT GROUP TONY SAHAMA forestlake@qja.com.au Telephone: 0412 453433

GLADSTONE BRANCH JUDITH ROWARTH gladstone@qja.com.au Telephone 4979 4448

GOLD COAST BRANCH JUDITH NOVAK goldcoast@qja.com.au Telephone: 0403 255 828

GYMPIE CONTACT GROUP JOCK YDE gympie@qja.com.au Telephone 54826212

The QJA has recently amended its bylaws to distinguish between “branches” and “contact groups”. 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.

Left: Mr Cameron Dick MP, Attorney General and Minister for Industrial Relations and Mr Michael Choi MP, Member for Capalaba presenting Mrs Shirley Amps with her 25 Year Certificate of service as a JP. Right: QJA Director Mrs Marian Vierveyzer, Master of Ceremonies in full flight at the QJA Cleveland State Conference.

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QJA MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM ITEM NO DESCRIPTION

QTY REQ

COST

QJA01*

Membership Pin

QJA03*

QJA Tote Bags

QJA04R

Stamp Rubber Name/JP Type

$27.00

QJA04S

Stamp Self Inking Name/JP Type

$38.50

QJA05R

Stamp Rubber Certified Copy with Name/JP Type

$27.00

QJA05S

Stamp Self Inking Certified Copy with Name /JP Type

$38.50

QJA06*

Replacement Membership Card No Photo

QJA06P*

Replacement Membership Card With Photo

$12.50

QJA06S

Stamp Self Inking – Self Conversion of Seal of Office

$29.00

QJA07*

Car Sticker C.Dec

$0.80

QJA08*

Car Sticker JP(Qual)

$0.80

QJA09*

Coffee Mug

$8.00

QJA10*

Scribble Pads

QJA11W

Magnetic Name Badge (white background + crest)

$16.00

QJA11B

Magnetic Name Badge (blue background + crest)

$16.00

QJA13*

Deluxe Pen

QJA15*

QJA Cap

$15.00

QJA16*

Mens Polo No Pocket (Sizes S,M,L,XL,2XL,3XL,4XL)

$30.00

QJA17*

Mens Polo With Pocket (Limited Stock)

$39.50

QJA18*

Ladies Polo (Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20)

$30.00

QJA19R

Rubber Stamp Custom Made

$27.00

QJA19S

Self Inking Stamp Custom Made

$38.50

QJA20*

Wall Plaque – Embroidered (Includes Postage)

QJA21

Department of Justice JP (Qual) Handbook

QJA23

Log Book

$6.00

QJA25*

QJA Pen

$1.00

QJA26 *

QJA Tie

$27.00

QJA27*

QJA Lanyard with plastic card holder

QJA28

Stamp Self Ink Certified Copy EPA All pages except last

$38.50

QJA29

Stamp Self Ink Certified Copy EPA last page

$38.50

QJA30*

QJA Handkbook “Guide to JP Practice” (loose leaf)

$15.00

TOTAL COST

$6.50 $4.50

$6.60

$2.00

$6.00

$109.00 $16.00

$4.00

Postage Stickers & Fabric Badge $0.50, Stamps $4.50 each Other Small Items $3.00, Large / heavy items or “The Guide ” $7.50 Two + heavy items $10.00

TOTAL

$

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Once appointed, Marriage Celebrants can perform ceremonies in any state of Australia. One requirement to be considered as a Marriage Celebrant in Australia, is for a candidate to have successfully completed nationally recognised training for the course unit CHC42608 Certificate IV in Marriage Celebrancy. The Academy of Celebrancy Australia provides the necessary nationally recognised course and Statement of Attainment on completion that is a requirement by the Attorney-General’s department in considering registration of an aspiring Marriage Celebrant. The Academy of Celebrancy Australia believes in ethical, skilful and compassionate Marriage Celebrants.

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We believe education should be available to all at a fair price, and that assisting extremely high quality celebrant’s from becoming skilled and practicing in our community should not be a costly exercise.

Please note: Completing the required course does not guarantee automatic acceptance as a Marriage Celebrant. There are some other requirements set by the Attorney-General’s Marriage Celebrants Section which are covered in the course

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QJA MEMBERS RECEIVE: 50% discount on Standard Variable home loan, Fixed Rate home loan, and Line of Credit application fees# 0.15%pa discount on Standard Variable home loan and Living Equity line of credit Nil application fee on personal loans* 7.45%pa one year introductory rate on Visa Classic and Visa Gold cards+ 0.1%pa above the carded rate^ on term deposits No monthly account keeping fees on transaction accounts You should read the guides to Heritage products (available in branch, by phoning 13 14 22 or at www.heritageonline.com.au) before you decide whether any of these products are right for you. All loans subject to application and approval, fees, charges and conditions apply. #Application fee on home loan usually $600. *Application fee on personal loans normally $105. +At the end of the 12 month period interest rate reverts back to standard rate, currently 15.75%pa. Available on Visa Classic and Visa Gold, excludes no frills products. ^The 0.1%pa term deposit offer applies to the current carded rates and excludes the Hot Term Deposit rates. Information correct as at 29 May 2009 and subject to change without notice.

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PACT will be recruiting for Volunteers around Queensland in the next 12 months, highest priorities are Central and Western Queensland. Many current PACT volunteers are JP’s and find many attributes of being a JP and a PACT volunteer complementary.

Telephone: (07) 3290 0111 Fax: (07) 3290 0499 Email: pact@pact.org.au

Vice Regal Patron: Her Excellency, Ms Penelope Wensley, AO, Governor of Queensland

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