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official magazine of the Queensland Justices Association

refresher Workshop - logan Over 130 delegates attended the Logan Refresher Workshop held in February. This was the second of Logan’s workshops and again proved very popular.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT NEWS IN BRIEF

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BRANCH NEWS ROLL OF HONOUR NEW MEMBERS & VALE NEWS IN BRIEF CONTINUED Witness Certificates Victims Assist Qld

Right – Mr Raymond Young OAM, the Hon Paul de Jersey and Mr Ray Burrows QJA President and Chairman of the Board discuss the new JP Guide.

LOGAN REFRESHER Fraud & Identity Theft Police Interview of minor Affidavit Construct Oaths of Service

MEMBERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BRANCH AND CONTACT GROUP DETAILS

Left - QJA President Mr Ray Burrows stretching out at the Logan Refresher Workshop. Speakers from the Department of Justice – JP Branch, Queensland Police Service and representatives from the Samoan and Muslim communities provided an informative and educational workshop. More about the speakers later in this Journal.

Below – Workshop delegates stretching out during the after lunch health session

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ACADEMY OF CELEBRANCY AUSTRALIA

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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)

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: 4128 0924 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: 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

The QJA Journal is compiled by an Editorial Board on behalf of the QJA.

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Editor Mr Keith Revell

The views expressed in articles & advertisements published in the QJA Journal are not necessarily the views of the Queensland Justices Association or the Board of Directors.Š Queensland Justices Association claims copyright in all material published in this Journal. No material may be copied or reproduced without the written consent of the QJA. All enquiries should be addressed to The Editor at editor@qja.com.au Printed by Zink Group, 48 Butterfly Drive, Kallangur. Phone 0404 082231

State Office 751 Stanley Street Woolloongabba Q 4102 Postal Address: PO Box 8419 Woolloongabba Q 4102 Telephone: (07) 3392 2455 Free call: 1800 061 423 Facsimile: (07) 3392 2955 Email: admin@qja.com.au 2

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Helpful Numbers for JPs

Angela Yin

Adult Guardian

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Queensland Justices Association ABN 41 009 666 559

Customs Watch Dept of Justice & Attorney General Dept Families 24 hour crisis line Dept Foreign Affairs & Trade Dispute Resolution Centre Mental Health Orders (office hours) National Security Hotline Public Trustee

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Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm Website: www.qja.com.au Facebook Group Queensland Justices Association

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President’s Report Dear Members, The board of directors are pleased to announce that the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Justice and Attorney General and the QJA has been signed and the first of the quarterly meetings between the Justice Branch representatives and the QJA took place on the fourth of March and the second is scheduled to take place on the third of June. The Association is keen to work together with the Justice Branch in relation to training and improving the knowledge of Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations in Queensland.

The board was pleased to see that JP Training was delivered at State Office, Ipswich, Rockhampton and Maroochydore/Noosa Branches during March and it is anticipated that further training will be delivered by State Office, Ipswich, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Gold Coast, Maroochydore/ Noosa and Hervey Bay Branches during June and early July. It would be appreciated if branches wishing to deliver training advise State Office in a timely manner, of training dates, times and venue so that training materials can be provided to branches. The Justice Branch require prior notice so that their JP Handbook and Learning Guide can be purchased

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training would be available.

As announced at the Logan Refresher Day, the Association’s honorary lawyers Hall Payne Lawyers, are offering various services to members such as free wills. Further information will be provided in News in Brief.

Also the interviews for a Registrar have been completed and further information will be provided to branches and members once the person selected takes up the position.

Ray Burrows President

Information provided by branches can be included in the appropriate Association’s web page to alert prospective applicants where and when

News in Brief MEMBERSHIP FEES RENEWAL

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Membership fees are due for renewal on 1st July 2010. The Board is pleased to report that the fees have been unchanged since the 08/09 financial year. The payment options available will be the same as last year. These include:

When paying using direct deposit or internet banking, it is imperative that the reference number be quoted with the payment. As a backup, it is asked that everybody paying by internet banking contact State Office (preferably by email) to advise us that your payment has been made. Please quote your invoice number when doing so.

• Use of a 1300 Credit Card Phone Line • Credit Card payment using a secure internet site • Payment at Australia Post Outlets • B-Pay from a cheque or savings account • Payment by direct deposit or internet banking • Personal cheques are also accepted, but it is easier for the staff at state office if you pay using one of the above methods. The fees for 2010/2011 are: Regular Member $49.20 Concession $37.20 Joint $60.00 There are a number of matters that need to be noted with the system: A renewal invoice should be included with this journal. If you are reading this article, then you must have received the invoice, as the address portion of the invoice shows in the window face of the envelope; The top half of the form is your tax invoice and receipt. You should write your receipt number on the invoice if you used one of the electronic methods. If you require a separate receipt, please post a stamped selfaddressed envelope to PO Box 8419, Woolloongabba, Qld, 4102 and

If paying by credit card it is preferred that you use either the 1300 phone number or the secure internet site. Sending us a credit card number by fax or post poses an unnecessary security risk for the cardholder.

State Conference 2010 Organisation is well under way for the Annual QJA State Conference, which will be held at Hervey Bay on Saturday 23rd October. This date has been set and members are encouraged to begin making arrangements for the weekend. The conference registration form will appear on the QJA website from mid-August. The focus will be to provide members with an affordable professional development experience and the opportunity to meet fellow justices in a convivial atmosphere. The organising committee will be approaching keynote speakers for the day. On the Saturday night, an optional dinner will be arranged. Details will be posted on the QJA web site www.qja.com.au as they come to hand.

“Guide to JP Practice” updates Updates are now available for the first edition of the “The Guide to JP Practice” and can be downloaded from our website. An email notice was sent out in early May to registered purchasers of the Guide who had given

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News in Brief us their email details. If you had registered your email address with us but did not receive the notification it may be that our records are out of date so please contact us with the correct details.

This publication has proven so popular that we have already had to arrange a reprint (this reprint will include the updates).

If you haven’t yet got your copy order one soon from State Office or talk to your local Branch and see if they have copies available for sale.

This professionally printed 108 page A4 size handbook features over 51,000 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”.

of journals to an external company, there is often a time lag between the period when a member advises of a change of postal address and when the change makes it onto the journal mailing list. All changes of address must be received before the 15th of the month prior to journal publication to ensure that the journal is delivered to the right place.

This means that with normal publication months being March, June, September and December, all changes of address must be submitted to State Office by the 15th of February, May, August and November to ensure correct delivery. Members are asked to continue to advise us of changes of email address, as this is becoming a very important form of communication to members.

Unfortunately the QJA and The Department of Justice & Attorney General (DJAG) continue to have difficulties contacting people because they forget to advise us of their changes. Members also need to understand that due to privacy laws the QJA and DJAG are prohibited from sharing information on their members.

Robert Gurney – 40 year certificate Left - Hon Anna Bligh MP Premier of Queensland, Robert Gurney, Hon Kate Jones MP Member for Ashgrove. Awarding Robert his 40 year service certificate.

Robert became a JP early in life and took a little time before deciding to join the QJA. He remembers the training which consisted of a monthly meeting when a lawyer or judge or police officer would come along and explain how we all fitted together in our roles.

Consequently it is important that you separately advise the QJA and DJAG of any changes to your contact details.

To keep our records up to date please:Send an email to the QJA at admin@qja.com.au and DJAG at jp@justice.qld.gov.au phone the QJA on 1800 061 423 and DJAG on 1300 301 147.

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Mackay Branch Elections The QJA Mackay Branch recently held elections for their Branch Committee at their AGM held 17th March 2010 (see photo below).

These meetings were held at the Canberra Hotel or a hall in Ann Street and later down by the river, meetings were also held at a hall at Camp Hill.

He remembers being called to Coolangatta to sit on the bench down there to hear cases of New Year’s revellers who had overdone things, in those times the bench fine was 30 cents.

Robert has been serving at the Stafford Shopping centre since its opening and also served at Lutwyche and helped in the opening of Brookside.

For a period of time he did the rosters for these three centres until health dictated that he take a slower pace.

Now Robert has a certificate of service for 40 years and is well on the way to his 50 year certificate.

Have you moved or changed your email?

When moving house, or changing Internet provider there is often a long list of people who need to be advised.

Because the QJA contracts out the addressing, enveloping and posting

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QJA Mackay Branch Committee - from left Lesley Seymour Secretary/ Carmelo Pasquale Convenor/Laura Jorgensen Treasurer/ Lorne Thurgar Deputy Convenor.

The Branch also elected a Training Officer (Irene Leard), who unfortunately was unable to attend due to illness in her family.

The following are excerpts from Carmelo Pasquale’s Annual Report:“Last year saw the reforming of the QJA Mackay Branch. Ray Young called the first meeting in March at which he called for members to take on the positions of Convenor, Treasurer and Secretary. Only 2 positions were filled on that night.

VOLUME 7 • NUMBER 2 • WINTER 2010 The next meeting was called with a news item placed in the Mackay Daily Mercury asking any interested QJA members to come to the meeting.

Peter Boyes addressing attendees at the Darling Downs Community Diversity Network Meeting (Photo taken by Lawrence Corcoran)

At the second meeting in April a secretary was nominated and selected.

Having the minimum numbers required to form the first committee the QJA Mackay Branch was officially registered in April 2009.

During the year we had (several) presentations………. …………A thanks you to all of you the members who have helped in keeping this QJA Mackay Branch going. Please keep your support going and invite any other QJA members you know to our meetings.

Finally would like to thank Ray Young who had the confidence in our group to get established. Without Ray’s involvement our Branch would not have restarted and last of all thank you to Greg Cuthbert the State Registrar who provided information and support to our group.”

Rockhampton Signing Centre David Mackie (Executive Director Community Justice Services) recently attended the Rockhampton Magistrates Court signing centre where he met some members who were at our Signing Facility

QJA Director Casual Vacancies From time to time, vacancies arise on the QJA Board of Directors due to resignations during a director’s two year term of office. The QJA constitution requires that the board appoint the replacement, who is selected from a pool of interested applicants to take office until the expiry of the current two year appointment.

The board is seeking expressions of interest from members who feel that they would like to be included in the pool of applicants. There is a considerable amount of responsibility involved, as successful candidates are registered as company directors with ASIC. Expectations of the job include attendance at monthly board meetings (by teleconference if from regional Queensland), attendance at the AGM and major QJA events, as well some branch mentoring and subcommittee work. Whilst the position is not a paid one, reasonable expenses are paid to cover the costs of performing these duties.

QJA Toowoomba presentation Toowoomba Branch President, Mr Peter Boyes was invited to speak at the latest Darling Downs Community Diversity Network Luncheon, held on Tuesday 23 February 2010. The purpose of the presentation was to advise attendees of the role of JPs in the growing diverse and multicultural community in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region.

Branch VP, Mr Max Bourne and member Mr Lawrence Corcoran accompanied Peter for support and to speak and mingle with attendees, answering general questions about JPs and the QJA. This was considered to be a very good venue opportunity for networking within our community with the intent of possibly reducing some of the present cross-cultural misunderstanding from some areas of the community relating to the role and responsibilities of JPs and the QJA.

Any members who may be interested are invited to send a brief resume, with covering letter to State Office. Any or all of extensive practical experience as a JP, active QJA branch membership, or those with a business, IT, management or legal background could be seen as advantageous qualities of a potential director.

STOP PRESS The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Yin to the position of QJA Registrar effective from Monday 24th May. We will have more about Angela in the next issue of the Journal, in the meantime if you are visiting State Office or phoning in please say hello to Angela and make her welcome.

The influx of refugees from Africa and other nations into the Toowoomba region has increased over recent years. It has been quite a struggle for some of the new residents coming to terms and trust the role and services offered by JPs. Their trepidation of any authority figure can easily be understood and any opportunity to ease their minds must be a good thing.

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ROLL OF HONOUR Members should note that the Roll of Honour recognises QJA Member’s service to the community. Members wishing to receive the official 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.

The Association wishes to acknowledge the long service given by the following Members under their commission.

25 YEARS OF SERVICE

Kane, C M McKechnie, D J Gibbons, D M Chapman, JT Clapper, C J G Denman, E C Bentley, D M Murnane, M G

Mitchell, B Gilberd, K A Sokac, R R Louis, J A Nolan, J W Hodder, B T Noble, R L Mayhill, D B

40 YEARS OF SERVICE Bryce, C P Reeder, M J Davies, D J

Moses, G H Samios, J Hawthorne, B V

50 YEARS OF SERVICE LR Thomson JP Cranley AG Daniel

C Fenwick RJ Arnold

Roberts, R L Loomes, B A Zendler, G L Ainsworth, S L Kenny, B P Heywood, J E Sharkey, D K Hendriks, C

Milne, P S Perry, G V K Elledge, S E Scott, C A Ball, H Stitt, C A Boyle, J L Hancock, B R

Jenkins, P D Cook, A B Vandenberg, J G Taylor-Cahill, A F Farmer, L M Jorgensen, R J

Morrow, H M Spence, AJ Yarrow, N G R

Mullan, D W Nielsen, N Webster, J D

Walker, M J Wills, K Smith, S A

M Richardson RB Hart A.M

C Caruso C Frederiks

GE Barton WE Miller

60 YEARS OF SERVICE GE Kingston

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WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS The Following have joined the Association since the Summer 2009/2010 Journal: Easte, CA Mountford, JE Green, LS Dau, CM De Costa, FJ Trapp, NE Carless, LP Golladudi, S Gollapudi, SL Vallino, JA Venegas, J Gale, RG Chendi, SG Tautalasoo, F McConnell, JJS Garufi, CJ Skinner, BA Dang, S Honour, ML Pearce, JM

O’Donoghue, BJ O’Donoghue, JFL Towie, RG Wise, A Young, SA Matthews, C Cantarella, PJ Hooper, VJ Wilson, C Wilson, W Hitchen, JM Tearii, ED Stanyer, TC Meynell, WSJ Bailey, PD Anderson, TL Radunz, MN Shin, JM Hextall, JK Isherwood, R

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Truong, S Ebenestelli, SA Smart, TL Lynch, Lythgo, D Mains, J Nolan, C Welch, A Wilson, JP Trandafilovic, N Hintz, N Ragus, O Hans, EJ Ansaldi, N Brown, NG Kang, DS Brewer, NFT Thompson, KV Crane, CA Morris, GM

Collyer, CW Gatling, MC Kingston, MM Pawlyszyn, KM Coe, RA Heggie, S Knox, VJ Costello, MN Morris, G Johnson, SM Sheather, NNJ Reed, PJ Kilani, R Jones, VM Pendlebury, JM Rixon, NDM Barron, EG Omar, NAKM Hudson, KJ Yin, AJ

Lindsay Bruce Summerville of Main Beach. 11/01/1950 – 18/02/2010. Joined the QJA 23/05/2003.

Richard Newell Wickenden of Belgian Gardens. 6/9/1940 – 6/4/2010. Joined the QJA 9/4/2009.

Robert Edwin Johnson of Heatley. 14/10/1939 - 10/5/2010. Joined the QJA 9/2/2006

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Porter, MJ Harrison, DP Lynch, MH Smith, SJ Inocencio, A Smith, IT Dallas, AL Earnshaw, SJ Hinckley, JA Alcock, A Page, SL Collier, CM Werchon, DAE Richards, EL Sheppard, P Savage, LA Desai, P

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News in Brief Technical Bulletins from JP Branch The Department of Justice & Attorney General (DJAG) - JP Branch (JPB) has introduced two new Technical Bulletins. These can be downloaded from the DJAG website at http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/justiceservices/ justices-of-the-peace The website address has changed so if you had the old address stored in your Favourites file you may have to update it.

Bulletin 03/10 explains the role of the new QCAT department and any implications for JP’s – refer to the last issue of the Journal for an article on this new body.

Bulletin 04/10 introduces a new “Certificate of Witness” document. The full bulletin has been reproduced below and the referred “Certificate of Witness” document can be downloaded from the DJAG website.

“The Justices of the Peace Branch (JPB) has received numerous enquiries from Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations regarding completing Lender “Witness Certificate” documents which often require the witnessing officer to give personal details.

Please be advised there is no legislative authority to compel any witness to complete these certificates on behalf of lenders. However, Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations may choose to complete such certificates.

The main objection to these “Witness Certificates” is the request for personal information of a witness and the implication that the witness may subsequently be held liable by lenders in relation to the lender’s own obligations under section 11A of the Land Title Act 1994 (LTA).

The intent of section 11A of the LTA is that the mortgagee is responsible for ensuring that the person who is executing the mortgage is the same person who is, or is about to become, the registered owner of the property.

Additionally, some wholesale funders do not have face-to-face contact with borrowers and have put in place an identity check in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (AMLCTF) at the time the application is submitted to identify the borrower. The general intent of the AMLCTF requires reporting entities, not witnesses, to verify a customer’s identity before providing a customer with a designated service and to carry out ongoing due diligence on customers.

A Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations’ only role under AMLCTF procedures is to certify documentation as a true copy of the original if requested, not to certify that they have identified the mortgagor/borrower.

Witnessing procedure The JPB has developed a “Witness Certificate” (PDF file) that provides information to the Lender to assist in the identification of the borrower without requesting personal details of the witnessing officer.

across Queensland are not placed with further obligations than required in their roles and personal details of the witnessing officer are not dispensed without consent.

It is our intention through the introduction of this “Witness Certificate” to both support Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations, but at the same time provide a high level of service to persons seeking our services.

This new process also has the effect of assisting lenders and reducing the possibility of identity fraud.”

Who is Victim Assist Queensland?

Victim Assist Queensland is the new Queensland Government assistance scheme for victims of crime in Queensland. Victim Assist Queensland commenced on 1 December 2009, replacing the previous criminal injury compensation schemes.

Victim Assist Queensland focuses on assisting the recovery of victims of crime who have been injured as a result of an act of violence.

The legislation behind Victim Assist Queensland and notes that explain the provisions of the Act are in the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009.

Support for victims of crime Support is available to victims of crime in Queensland. The Victims LinkUp telephone and web service links victims of crime and their families to existing support services available in Queensland to help their recovery. Support services provided by a number of government and non-government providers include counselling, court support, emergency accommodation and a wide variety of other types of support for victims of crime. Their website is http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/justiceservices/ victims-of-crime to search for support services available around Queensland. People can also speak in confidence to a Victims LinkUp Information Officer by calling 1300 546587 between 8.30am and 5.00pm.

Victim of crime explained Under the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009, a victim of crime is anyone who has been injured by an act of violence committed against them in Queensland. An injury can be physical or psychological.

Financial assistance The Queensland Government provides financial assistance to pay for, or reimburse the costs of goods and services that an eligible victim requires to help them recover from the physical and emotional effects of violent crime.

Information on financial assistance such as who can apply and how to apply is available on their website or by speaking in confidence to a Victims LinkUp Information Officer.

Refer to DJAG Technical Bulletin 01/10 for more information on witnessing procedures for Victims Assist documents.

The “Witness Certificate” (PDF file ) can be completed in place of the certificates provided by lending institutions. If issues are raised by lending institutions regarding this drafted witness certificate, please advise them to contact the Justices of the Peace Branch.

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QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION REFRESHER WORKSHOP - LOGAN At the Logan Refresher Workshop held on Saturday February 27th over 130 delegates enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere at the Logan Rec Club, where they heard a number of speakers discuss the latest topics of interest to local JP’s.

Mr Ray Burrows, QJA President and Chairman of the Board.

Rod’s presentation was on Identity Fraud and provided some insights which JP’s should be aware of.

There are three main methods of obtaining a false identity.

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Stealing or assuming of a pre-existing identity (identity theft).

Identity theft is the use of another’s identity whether dead or alive for dishonest purposes. Identity Theft is one of the world’s fastest growing crimes. Criminals can obtain credit card details by the use of skimming machines and then counterfeiting the credit cards. They can then use the stolen credit cards or credit card numbers to obtain goods, fraudulently obtain money, loans, finance and credit, and fraudulently obtain benefits, pensions, entitlements or tax returns.

The community cost of Identity Theft in Australia in 2008/2009 is estimated at $4 billion, with 4.4 million (26%) persons affected.

Ray spoke about the role of the QJA with regard to training and about the new relationship with Hall Payne Lawyers and some of the benefits Members can avail themselves of.

The next speaker was Detective Senior Constable Rod Shelton, Rod has been with the Queensland Police Service for 16 years. Prior to that he had been a teacher for 17 years and is an experienced educator. He has served in general duties, the Drug Squad, the Child Abuse Unit, the Organised Crime Unit and Property Crime Squad and has served in the Fraud Squad for 8 years as a detective and now specialises in Fraud Prevention.

Rod is no stranger to the QJA and JP’s having spoken at other venues, but his topic of Fraud is so interesting that people continue to ask that he repeat his presentation so we can all benefit from his insight and expertise.

It costs you through; Loss of money from your accounts, being suspected of committing a crime, Damage to your reputation and credit rating, Money and time taken to convince financial institutions and/or police that you were not responsible.

Why is Identity Theft crime increasing?

In one word – Money. A growing awareness by criminals, especially organised crime of the ease of stealing someone’s identity, and even low level criminals are participating. Criminals learn from one another, and when a crime is successful, others soon catch on.

Criminals can obtain your details through; Personal information on computers and computer hacking; Technologies, such as skimming devices, scanners, desktop publishing and the Internet to assist in the counterfeiting fraudulent documentation; inadequate systems for establishing and authenticating identity; So how does Identity Theft occur?

Theft of a wallet containing personal identification or credit cards, Burglary of residences and vehicles, Credit card skimming, Theft of mail containing personal identifying information and cards. “Shoulder surfing” in public places where personal information can be viewed, Internet sources, Public record information (Birth, Deaths, Marriages), Employee theft of information from the workplace, Dumpster (Rubbish Bin) Diving, Scamming information via the telephone, email, internet or posing as a legitimate company or government employee Latest criminal trends; Burglaries to obtain personal documents not property, Credit cards being stolen from post boxes and residential addresses, Credit card skimming and counterfeiting increasing, Counterfeit credit card use by organized gangs in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Far North Queensland, Production of forged birth certificates, drivers licenses and utility accounts.

Individual preventative measures you can take.

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Order a copy of your credit card statement regularly and check

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Place different passwords (PINs) on all your important accounts

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Don’t carry personal information unless you have to

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Destroy personal information before disposal (use a shredder)

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Avoid giving personal information out over the telephone, by mail or the internet

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Secure your mail

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Limit the amount of credit you have in accounts

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In the event of a lost wallet, contact your bank and cancel all cards and freeze all accounts

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Beware of helpful strangers and shoulder surfers

What do I do if I am a victim?

Immediately report matter to your bank or financial service and the police. Close all unauthorised accounts opened in your name and if necessary change all your accounts.

What is Skimming?

Skimming is a process whereby the data from a card’s magnetic strip is electronically copied onto another card to be used without the victim’s knowledge.

Is the fastest-growing fraud in Australia. This fraud is often carried out in restaurants, shops and petrol stations - you hand over your card and a replica card is produced and used, sometimes on the other side of the world.

You should treat your card like it is cash and make sure you never lose sight of it. If possible, don’t give your card to a waiter or shop assistant and let them walk out of your sight.

Most card skimming happens at retail outlets, however, there was an incident at a bank ATM in Queen St in February 2006.

Detective Sergeant John Kirkpatrick is a career police officer with approx.

38 yrs service. John initially commenced duty in plain clothes in May, 1975, at Mackay then various other locations through Queensland before coming to the Logan area. He has been stationed at the Logan District Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) since December, 1999 and has seen the CPIU go through name changes including the roles and responsibilities. During his service he met a number of JPs who have been very professional in their responses to police requests with great appreciation of the assistance provided.

The role of the CPIU involves the investigation of offences committed by or against children including incidents of sexual assault, child abuse, and other related serious criminal offences. The CPIU continues to work on the principles of the Juvenile Justices Act 1992 of diverting children away from the courts by cautioning young offenders, referring children to Youth Justice Conferences, or where necessary commencing formal proceedings.

While interviewing Offenders is not a CPIU responsibility, Police Officers from CPIU may be involved. If an Offender is required for an interview and no responsible guardian can be contacted a Justice of the Peace may be called upon to attend the interview as a “Support Person”.

The following is reproduced from the Police Powers and Responsibilities Regulation 2000 (Form 36 QUEENSLAND)

INFORMATION FOR SUPPORT PERSONS ABOUT THEIR ROLE Your role as a support person during the questioning of a person includes ensuring that as far as possible the person is questioned in a way that avoids any situation or circumstances which may give rise to a suggestion of oppression, unfairness, fear or dominance by a police officer, or to any other injustice. Your role also includes ensuring that as far as possible the person is questioned in a way that avoids any situation or circumstance whereby he or she may be overborne, oppressed or otherwise unfairly or unjustly treated. In your role as a support person you must act in the best interests of the person.

The police officer must ensure that as far as practicable you understand the nature of your role as a support person. If you ask, the police officer must give you an explanation of anything relevant to your role as a support person.

The police officer will inform you of the identity of the person and why he or she is going to be questioned.

You should inform the police officer if any of the following circumstances exist: •

you have an affiliation, association or other relationship with the police officer questioning the person;

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you have a relationship of authority with the person that may prevent you from acting in the best interests of the person (an example would be if you were the teacher who recently excluded the person from a school);

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you are a victim, or a friend of the victim, of the offence, for which the person is being questioned.

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you are a witness to the commission of the offence for which the person is being questioned.

However, the above circumstances do not limit the circumstances in which a person may be unable to properly perform the role of support person.

The police officer has to consider if you are able to properly perform the role of a support person. Circumstances the police officer might consider include the following: •

you are substantially impaired by the effect of something you have ingested, for example, alcohol, a drug or a potentially harmful thing, to the extent that you are unable to act in the best interests of the person;

•

you have impaired capacity and your impairment prevents you from acting in the best interests of the person;

•

you are, or appear to be, unwilling to perform the role because of illness, injury, pain, tiredness or a similar cause.

•

to say that you (the lawyer) wish to give the person further legal advice.

If, during the interview, a police officer considers you are unable to properly perform the role of support person, you will be excluded from the interview. You will be given an explanation of the reason for the exclusion which will be either in writing or electronically recorded.

If you are excluded from the interview, the police officer will advise the person being interviewed of the reasons for the exclusion.

In conclusion John reiterated that the Police support the role of the JP and if in doubt ask.

Anyone of the above is a circumstance that might make you unable to properly perform the role of a support person and it is likely the police officer will not allow you to be a support person.

In your role as a support person, unless you are a lawyer, you must not provide legal advice to the relevant person but you may ask the person questions to ensure that he or she understands the following: •

that at any time before questioning ends they may ask for a lawyer to be present during questioning;

•

that they are not obliged to say anything during questioning;

•

that anything they say during questioning may be used in evidence in a court;

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what is said by a police officer during questioning.

The police officer has to consider excluding you from being present during the questioning if he or she considers you are unreasonably interfering with the questioning. The following may be considered unreasonable or interference: •

conduct that prevents or unreasonably obstructs proper questions being put to the person or the responses being recorded;

•

answering questions on behalf of the person;

•

providing written replies during the questioning for the person to quote.

However, it is not unreasonable interference to reasonably do any of the following: •

seek clarification of a question;

•

challenge an improper question;

•

challenge the way in which a question is put.

Lisa pointed out that all “Oaths of Service” come under the Oaths Act of 1867 and are classified as Affidavits. A person’s affidavit may be taken by any of the following persons without a commission being issued for the purpose, a justice, commissioner for declarations or notary public under the law of the State, the Commonwealth or another State.

“Oaths of Service” are generally used in quasi-criminal and criminal proceedings and are used to prove to a court that a summons/document was served.

They must be completed by the person that served the document and can be sworn or affirmed. They are usually filed with the court in civil proceedings as proof that a person was served with a particular document(s) in accordance with an order or rules of the court.

“Oaths of Service” can be used as proof of issuance of a; Summons to a witness, Service of a Protection Order, Complaint and Summons, or a Peace and Good Behaviour summons. They can also be used in Civil Proceedings and for proceedings relating to the new Queensland Civil Administrative Tribunal.

For a lawyer it is not unreasonable interference to reasonably do any of the following:

There are various clients who will present to a JP with an “Oaths of Service”, including; Queensland Police Service, Bailiffs, and members of the Community.

to advise the person not to answer any question or any further question;

The “Oath of Service” must be made by the person who served the document and include their full name, it must include the time, day and

•

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Ms Lisa Shaw is a Projects Officer with the Department of Justice & Attorney General, JP Branch. Lisa spoke about the process of taking an Affidavit relating to “Oaths of Service”.

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QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION REFRESHER WORKSHOP - LOGAN date the document was served, the place of service, and the name of the person served and how the person was identified.

Definition of “service” Service can be defined as; Delivering by hand, a copy to the person intended to be served, leaving it with someone who is an adult living at the relevant address, leaving it at the relevant address where the document can reasonably be found, posting it to the relevant address, Faxing the

While many structured documents are prepared by various agencies they should follow an approved format. They must contain; the name and address of deponent, be made in the first person, have different paragraphs for different topics, have numbered paragraphs and numbered pages.

The footer of each page of the Affidavit should contain;

________________________________________ PAGE ?? of ??

Signed: …….............

[Deponent]

Taken by: …………..…

[Witness]

At the end of the document is a jurat stating it has been “sworn/ affirmed” (and the JP should cross out whichever does not apply).

SWORN/AFFIRMED by the abovenamed Deponent JOHN CITIZEN on this ……. day of ………2010 at ………..………… in the presence of:

……………….……… …………..……………………

Deponent

A Justice of the Peace/

Solicitor/Barrister Documents attached to the affidavit (eg. letters, contracts, schedules, photographs, diagrams, etc) must be relevant to matters discussed in the affidavit and are known as “exhibits”, “annexures” or “attachments”.

There must be a clear link between affidavit and exhibit, the must be referenced and numbered appropriately within the body of the Affidavit (eg. Exhibit “A”).

There must be an “exhibit certificate” for every exhibit, such as; document to the person, emailing the document to a person, delivering a copy to the person’s solicitor, or using an electronic means prescribed by a practice direction.

Mr Dimitri Glianos – Deputy Registrar Department of Justice & Attorney General, JP Branch. Dimitri spoke about the structure and construct of an Affidavit. While Affidavits can come in many styles and types they should all follow some basic rules.

An Affidavit is a written statement sworn under oath or affirmation. This is the same as a witness giving oral testimony from the witness box in court. The person making it is the “deponent” (this is different to a Stat Dec where the person is sometimes referred to as the “declarant”) An Affidavit is mainly for giving evidence in a court or tribunal where there is a level of seriousness involved. It is the primary method of giving evidence in the Family Court and many tribunals, and in courts hearing “applications”. It is also applicable where there are no court proceedings.

Certain features in Affidavits are common, such as; name of court, names of parties ,must have the a heading worded “Affidavit”, name and address of deponent , an opening sentence stating “sworn/affirmed”.

This and the following ……. pages are the exhibit “A” to the affidavit of JOHN CITIZEN sworn at ………………………… on this…...... day of .…………. 2010.

……………….………

Deponent

……….….……..….…………

A Justice of the Peace/ Solicitor/Barrister

Depending on the document and the court often only the witness need sign exhibit certificates, and some courts prefer exhibits not stapled to the affidavit.

What are the JP’s responsibilities?

The JP is not required to check actual contents of an affidavit because an affidavit may be challenged on many grounds but the court has final say.

A JP should however look out for basic deficiencies; Signed at bottom of each page by deponent and witness, all alterations initialled by deponent

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purposes only. Change of address does not affect the validity of the document in any way Peter Boyes addressing attendees at Darling Downs Community Diversity How can I get copies of the DJAG Technical Bulletins if I don’t Network Meeting (Photo taken

by Lawrence Corcoran) Daily Mercury asking any interested QJA members to come to the Q4) have Internet access? meeting.

QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION The next meeting was called with a news item placed in the Mackay REFRESHER WORKSHOP - LOGAN

and witness, name of deponent at top is consistent with name of deponent A4) At the second meeting in April a secretary was nominated and at bottom, dated, no big gaps, choice of “sworn/affirmed” clearly made selected. (consistently), no white-out, no pages missing.

Having the minimum numbers required to form the first committee JP’s should also check that; paragraphs are numbered correctly, pages are the QJA Mackay Branch was officially registered in April 2009. numbered correctly, there are no irregularities (eg. “isolated” signatures/ the year weanhad (several) stapleDuring marks indicating extra page), presentations………. pages are not stapled loosely. …………A thanksany youalterations to all of you the members whomade have tohelped As with all documents, or additions that are the in keeping this QJA Mackay Branch going.

Please keep your support document should be initialled by both you and the deponent, and any goingwritings and invite other QJA members know to ourdocument meetings. additional orany documents referred to you in the original shouldFinally be annexed to the original andhad endorsed with thein would like to thank Raydocument Young who the confidence appropriate annexure endorsement. our group to get established. Without Ray’s involvement our Branch would not have the restarted and last of that; all thank you to Greg Cuthbert If there are exhibits JP should check all exhibits attached, all thenumbered State Registrar who information and and support to our Q5) exhibits correctly, all provided exhibit certificates present, all exhibit group.” certificates are signed.

A5) Then the normal approved process of taking an Oath or Affirmation can take place.

rockhampton signing Centre

David Mackie (Executive Director Community Justice Services) recently he met some members who were at our Signing Facility

MEMBERS QUESTIONS AND attended the Rockhampton Magistrates CourtANSWERS signing centre where

A number of Members have asked how they can access the Department of Justice & Attorney General (DJAG) JP Branch Technical Bulletins on their website if they do not have Internet access at home.

Advice from JP Branch is to first contact your local State Member who should be able to provide you with copies of all Technical Bulletins. Another option is to call in to DJAG, JP Branch at Level 6, 154 Melbourne St, South Brisbane. Your local Library often has Internet terminals that can be used with printing facilities available (although these may for a fee).

Also – check with your local QJA Branch or signing centre as they are often able to provide copies for local members.

What does it mean to say that a document is unlawful?

It means that the document is not able to be attested by a JP or C.dec—in other words, it cannot be officially verified as true and QJAcorrect.

Director Casual Vacancies Unlawful documents need not be illegal (that is, they may not break any law) but, because cannot be attested, they do From time to time, vacancies arise on they the QJA Board of Directors due not carry much weight and unlikely to be acceptable to to resignations duringlegal a director’s twoare year term of office.

The QJA official and commercial institutions. constitution requires that the board appoint the replacement, who is

selected from a pool interested Documents areofunlawful if:applicants to take office until the expiry of the current two year appointment.

• they are not authorised to be sworn under any Act, or The board is seeking expressions of interest from members who feel • the wording they use is not the wording that the In ‘The Duties of Commissioner for Declarations’ it is shown as that they would like to be included in the pool of applicants. There is a authorising Act prescribes, or ‘C.dec’ whilst in the ‘Guide to JP Practice’ it is shown as C.Dec’. considerable amount of responsibility involved, as successful candidates • asthey include unlawful such as defamatory are registered company directors withmaterial, ASIC. Expectations of the job A1) The Justice Department advice is to use the nominal C.DEC (in comments. include attendance at monthly board meetings (by teleconference if from capitals) or to write out in full ‘Commissioner for Declarations’. regional Queensland), attendance at the andthe major QJA events, Q6) What if a signatory doesn’t want meAGM to peruse document?

Q2) Is there any age limits for persons making a Stat Dec – specifically, as well some branch mentoring and subcommittee work. Whilst the A6) That is their prerogative but tryexpenses to persuade themtotocover change a minimum age? position is not a paid one, reasonable are paid thetheir costs mind. Explain that you only wish to check whether there are any of performing these duties.

A2) There is no age criteria for making a Stat Dec, the JP/C.Dec needs alterations or omissions, or whether the document includes any to ensure:Any members whowould may cast be doubt interested invited sendyoua will brief material that on itsare legality.

Telltothem resume, with covering letter to State Office.

Any or all of extensive treat the contents as confidential.

• That the person understands what the document contains and QJA Toowoomba presentation practical experience as a JP, active QJA branch membership, or those means If the signatory cannot be persuaded, ask them to look through the with a business, IT, management or legal background could be seen as Toowoomba Branch President, MrbePeter Boyes was invited to speak document themselves for any alterations or omissions, and initial • That the contents are to true, and advantageous qualities of a potential director. at the latest Darling Downs Community Diversity Network Luncheon, them. You should then witness the signature in the following The consequences of making false declaration held on• Tuesday 23 February 2010.

The apurpose of the presentation was fashion: to advise attendees of the role of JPs ininthe growing Advanced diverse and multiQ3) Regarding Enduring Documents, particular Health Signature only witnessed. Contents not disclosed. cultural community in the Documents (form 4)Toowoomba and Darling Downs region.

This will protect you if the document is later found to be invalid BranchOnVP, Mr6 Max and member Mr Lawrence page there Bourne is a provision for an Adult to list theirCorcoran Name or contains objectionable material. accompanied Peter before for support andthemingle with Suppose attendees, and Address fillingand outtothespeak rest of document. answering questions about JPs andaddress. the QJA.Given This was that general this same Adult later changes thatconsidered an AHD ADVerTIsers NeeDeD to be very venue opportunity for networking within can good last for many years is their necessity laid uponour thecommunity Adult to eXpressIoNs of INTeresT with the intent of possibly some Suppose of the present make a new Enduringreducing Document? that incross-cultural the meanmisunderstanding from some areas and of the community relating to the role One quarter page, half page and full page spaces are time a person loses capacity is no longer able to make a new and responsibilities JPsexisting and theAHD QJA.be regarded as a legal document available at a reasonable price. Advertisements can be in document. Willofthe black and white or in colour. allowing the Adult’s attorneys to act according to their expressed The influx of refugees from Africa and other nations into the Toowoomba even though address changed?

If you are interested in placing an advertisement in the QJA regionwishes has increased over their recent years. has It has been quite a struggle for Q1)

What is the correct post nominal for Commissioner for Declarations please?

some of residentswhether comingittoisterms and trustPower the roleofand services A3) In the all new documents a Enduring Attorney, offeredAHD

by JPs. Their trepidation of any authority figure can easily or a Will the address that is given is used for identificationbe understood and any opportunity to ease their minds must be a good thing.

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Journal, please contact the QJA Registrar on telephone 3392 2455 or Email admin@qja.com.au.

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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

BUNDABERG BRANCH DAVID DEMPSTER bundaberg@qja.com.au

INNER NORTH BRISBANE BRANCH John Carpendale inb@qja.com.au

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

CAIRNS (CONTACT GROUP) YVONNE JEX cairns@qja.com.au

IPSWICH BRANCH ROBYN ROBERTSON ipswich@qja.com.au

ROCKHAMPTON BRANCH JANE COMOLLATTI rockhampton@qja.com.au

CALOUNDRA BRANCH IRENE WHITE caloundra@qja.com.au

LOGANHOLME CONTACT GROUP JOHN BAILEY loganholme@qja.com.au

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

FOREST LAKE CONTACT GROUP TONY SAHAMA forestlake@qja.com.au

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TOOWOOMBA BRANCH RUTH ROCHE toowoomba@qja.com.au

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

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

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

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The QJA’s bylaws 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.

Honorary Lawyers to the Queensland Justices Association In the last issue of the Journal we referred to Hall Payne Lawyers who have been appointed as the honorary lawyers to the QJA. Hall Payne Lawyers are also offering the following services to QJA Members; • Complimentary attendance to the reasonable legal matters of the QJA, •

A free will for QJA Members and their spouses,

• A free interview with no time limit in relation to QJA Members legal issues, •

A 10% discount for QJA Members on legal fees, and

• Hall Payne Lawyers will conduct the QJA elections on a complimentary basis.

Please refer to the advert on the left for contact information.

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VOLUME 7 • NUMBER 2 • WINTER 2010 Heritage SMS Services is part of Heritage’s new Online Banking that creates a more secure transaction environment through added SMS security features that provide a second level of authentication.

As part of the new SMS Services, One Time Password (OTP) SMS codes are required for adding new payees or updating contact details, adding an extra tier of security for the user.

Heritage alliance partnership: helping raise vital funding As Australia’s largest building society, Heritage takes great pride in supporting community groups and organisations such as the Queensland Justices Association.

Heritage puts People first in many ways, not just by offering its members extremely competitive banking rates and products, but also through its absolute focus on service, and its commitment to supporting communities.

That Heritage commitment to communities is demonstrated by the alliance partnership it has had with the QJA since 2009. The alliance offers a range of benefits to both individual members and the organisation. Whenever members take out a home or personal loan, open a savings account or take out a Visa card with Heritage, funds are raised for the QJA. And members get the benefit of reduced rates on a range of Heritage products.

The funds earned from the alliance are contributing to Justice of the Peace professional development by allowing the QJA to further subsidise the conferences and refresher seminars that it offers.

Last year Heritage was proud to announce the launch of the QJA – Heritage co-branded credit card. Not only do QJA members receive a highly competitive, introductory rate on Visa Classic or Visa Gold cards, but also the QJA receives a percentage of the commissions collected on every transaction that you make. This means that even as you perform everyday tasks such as shopping or buying petrol, you will be helping the QJA in a small way.

SMS Services allow members to check simple account information such as the balance of their Simply Access accounts anytime, anywhere via SMS Account Enquiries.

SMS and email alerts also make it easy to keep track of significant actions on accounts such as when the balance of a member’s transaction account falls below $10 or when a credit card authorisation for more than $500 is processed.

Heritage SMS Services has attracted a steady member uptake to date as more and more people are taking advantage of this easy way to keep track of their account information.

For more information visit www.heritageonline.com.au/sms

about

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Services,

Alternatively contact Leigh Hawke, Heritage Queen Street Branch Manager and Alliance Relationship Manager on (07) 3229 5227.

Heritage – putting People first in many ways.

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. Information correct as at 12 May 2010 and subject to change without notice. Heritage Building Society Limited. ABN 32 087 652 024 AFS Licence No. 240984

Special Offers for Queensland Justices Association members

As Australia’s largest building society, Heritage values the partnerships that it shares with the community. But most importantly its members value Heritage as a financial services provider that offers more through competitive pricing and a higher level of service as compared to its larger banking competitors.

As a QJA member simply open a transaction account with a direct pay established to qualify for the following special offers:

This is because as a mutual Heritage doesn’t try to maximise its profits but ensures that it returns the rest to members as fairer pricing, lower fees and charges, flexible products and more staff.

• 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 interest rates

Heritage Queen Street Branch Manager and Alliance Relationship Manager Mr Leigh Hawke said that Heritage is proud to offer a level of service that rivals the standards of the major banks despite Heritage’s smaller mutual structure.

• Nil application fee on personal loans*

“This is attributed to our People first approach to doing business which ensures that members and community groups, through initiatives such as alliance partnerships, get the most out of their banking relationship.

Commission payments are made to QJA when association members shift to Heritage. This means you can take advantage of Heritage’s great offers and help your association in the process. Your association receives:

“People first is the driving force behind more and more people switching to the mutual movement.”

SMS Services – an easy way for members to keep track of their finances On a different note, Heritage is pleased to announce the launch of SMS Services, a new and convenient way for members to stay on top of their finances at any time using their mobile phone.

• 7.45%pa one year introductory rate on co-branded Visa Classic and Visa Gold cards+ • 0.1%pa above the carded rate^ on term deposits

Raise money for your association

• $330.00 for each home loan settled • $55.00 for each personal loan disbursed • 20% monthly VISA commissions received

To find out more

• $11.00 for each transaction account opened with a direct pay credit established, i.e. payroll credit, pension credit or superannuation credit

Visit your local branch 13 14 22 www.heritageonline.com.au Offers are only available to applications lodged in Heritage branches. 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 16.25%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 05 Mayl 2010 and subject to change without notice. Heritage Building Society Limited. ABN 32 087 652 024 AFS Licence No. 240984 DMS|HBS 1005012C

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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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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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