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QJA - ESTABLISHED IN 1918

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMPANY INFORMATION

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT, NEWS IN BRIEF

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SUMMER 2012 EVENT CALENDAR

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ROLL OF HONOUR, NEW MEMBERS, VALE

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EVENT REGISTRATION FORM

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THEMIS – GODDESS OF JUSTICE

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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WITNESSING LAND TITLE FORMS - UPDATE

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NEW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWS

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REGIONAL ROUNDUP

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REGIONAL CONTACTS HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS

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2XU 3DWURQ The Hon Paul de Jersey, AC, Chief Justice of Queensland

%RDUG RI 'LUHFWRUV PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Mr Ray Burrows JP (Qual)

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

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Immediate Past President

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

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Mr John Carpendale JP(Qual) Telephone (07) 3353 2927 Mobile 0419 683 325 Email john.carpendale@qja.com.au

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

Mr Christopher Porter JP(Qual) Mobile: 0419 148 189 Email: chris.porter@qja.com.au

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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.© Queensland Justices Association claims copyright to 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 0437 777 079

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3UHVLGHQWÂśV 5HSRUW Dear Colleagues, October and November have been a very busy period for all of the Board Members with attendance at the Australasian Council of Justices Associations Conference at Nelsons Bay, the State Conference at Noosa and a number of Branches across Queensland.

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John is a 65 year old who was born and HGXFDWHG LQ %ULVEDQH ZKHUH KH KDV ZRUNHG and lived all his life. Interestingly, his paternal grandfather was born with the surname Cairns but adopted Carpendale in his early twenties.

As you are aware, a Justice Examination Order (JEO) authorises a doctor or authorised mental health practitioner to examine the person Although the name change was never LGHQWL¿HG RQ WKH GRFXPHQW ,W LV D UHTXLUHPHQW XQGHU WKH 0HQWDO RI¿FLDOO\ UHJLVWHUHG WKH SDVVDJH RI VHYHUDO Health Act 2000 that the order must be made available for inspection generations has formalised the adopted by the individual being assessed. surname. $W SUHVHQW D -XVWLFH RI WKH 3HDFH 4XDOL¿HG LV UHTXLUHG WR SULQW John has been happily married for the last 43 years to Carol whom WKHLU QDPH RQ WKH -(2 IRUP ZKHQ PDNLQJ WKH RUGHU $V D UHVXOW RI he met at high school. They have three adult sons, three daughtersFRQFHUQV UDLVHG E\ WKH -3V DERXW EHLQJ LGHQWL¿HG WR WKH SHUVRQ ZKR in-law and seven pre-teen grandchildren. is subject to the JEO, it has been agreed that the JP will no longer be required to print their name on the order. Every JP will now record In his spare time, John enjoys a bit of gardening and landscaping. He on the form their seal, registration number and the place the JEO was also reads for pleasure – mostly crime thrillers and is an enthusiastic follower of most sports, e.g.: made.

If necessary, a mental health staff member may obtain the name of the JP who issued the JEO by providing a request with reasons and a scanned copy of the order to the JP Branch.

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In his early forties, John ran several marathons but, in more recent times, age has caught up with him and he is now far less active. An +HULWDJH %XLOGLQJ 6RFLHW\ KDV MXVW HPEDUNHG RQ D QHZ FKDSWHU LQ occasional stroll or cycle is the limit of his current physical activity.

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Heritage retains its 3HRSOH ¿UVW philosophy, with a commitment to He enjoys his role as a JP and is committed to his QJA participation supporting its members and the communities they live in. at both board and branch level.

Heritage has not listed shares on the securities exchange, so does QRW KDYH WR JHQHUDWH ELJ SUR¿WV WR SD\ GLYLGHQGV WR VKDUHKROGHUV ,Q IDFW +HULWDJH UHSUHVHQWV D QHZ VW\OH RI EDQN LQ $XVWUDOLD D PHPEHU RZQHG EDQN WKDW ZLOO SURYLGH WKH VDPH JUHDW SURGXFWV DQG personalised service that it has throughout its history. Welcome to +HULWDJH %DQN

$XVWUDODVLDQ &RXQFLO RI -XVWLFHV $VVRFLDWLRQV -RKQ &DUSHQGDOH Welcome to John Carpendale a newly appointed Director on the QJA Board.

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The annual meeting of the ACJA was held in Nelsons Bay NSW in October and attended by Ray Burrows (President) and Marian Vierveyzer (Vice President).

More details next issue.

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6XPPHU (YHQW &DOHQGDU Caboolture Branch Workshop

South Burnett Branch Workshop

$ -3 UHIUHVKHU WUDLQLQJ ZRUNVKRS ZLOO EH KHOG IRU PHPEHUV LQ WKH &DERROWXUH %ULELH $UHD 7KH SXUSRVH RI WKLV WUDLQLQJ is to provide up-to-date information on the frequent changes of requirements affecting the duties of JPs, including topics such as:-

$ -3 UHIUHVKHU WUDLQLQJ ZRUNVKRS ZLOO EH KHOG IRU PHPEHUV in the South Burnett Area. The purpose of this training is to provide up-to-date information on the frequent changes of requirements affecting the duties of JPs. Date: Saturday, 18 February 2012 3ODFH $Q]DF 5RRP .LQJDUR\ 56/ Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Cost: $10 per member - (Non-Members $15) For further information, please contact Marian Petersen on 0417 767 663 or at Southburnett@qja.com.au

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Saturday, 11 February 2012 The Moreton Bay Regional Council Library – Bribie Island Start 9:00am $15 per member – (Non-Members $20)

For further information, please contact John Geary on 07 5495 5185 or 0407 579 139 at Caboolture@qja.com.au Mail registrations forms to: The QJA Caboolture Branch, PO Box 655, Caboolture, QLD 4510

Queensland Justices Association International Women’s Day 2012 “Telling Our Story�

Thursday, 8 March 2012 12:00pm registration for 12:30 start Venue: Southbank Cotah Restaurant Cost - $25 per QJA member / $30 per non-member _______________________________________________________ PARTICIPANT DETAILS Name: ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌. QJA Member No.‌.‌‌‌ Address:‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ Email:‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌. Contact Ph:‌‌‌‌‌‌..

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Raffle ticket prices are as follows: -

To register for one of these events complete the Event Registration Form on the following page.

Enter the details of the event you are attending (one form per event please), complete your details, and your method of payment. If SD\LQJ E\ 'LUHFW 'HELW WR WKH EDQN WKHQ SOHDVH FRQWDFW 6WDWH 2I¿FH IRU WKH HYHQW RUJDQLVHUœV EDQN GHWDLOV If you require more information regarding a particular event contact the nominated person for that event as shown on this page, DQG RQ RXU ZHEVLWH RU 6WDWH 2I¿FH ฀ $2 each ฀ 5 for $8 ฀ 10 for $15 Raffle ticket payment can be included with payment of participant’s registration. Please indicate on individual forms, who requires them. Tickets will be sent with your receipt, name tag and location map. Remember to bring them on the day.

PAYMENT INFORMATION – (Please tick payment method) If booking for more than one, please make a single payment. ฀ Cheque ฀ Visa/MasterCard (please circle one) Authorised Amount : $__________ Card No.__________/__________/__________/__________ EXP_____/_____ Cardholder’s Name_______________________________________ Signature_______________________________________________ Date______________ Direct Deposit QJA Women’s & Diversity Fund, BSB 638-261, Account No. 11693754 – include your name and QJA member number.

Follow this with an email to women@qja.com.au to advise payment has been completed.

Mail: QJA IWD 2012, The Registrar, PO Box 8419, Woolloongabba Qld 4012 Deadline for registrations – Friday, 17 February 2012 – HOWEVER BOOK AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, AS THE EVENT MAY SELL OUT!

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Vicki Green

Douglas Ng

Donald Pringle

Henry St Ledger

Graham Clark

Graham Jones

Peter Nielsen

Rodney Pronger

David Street

Bruce Fogarty

Kenneth Murphy

William Norris

Daryl Rixon

6,/9(5 <($56 4-$ 0(0%(56+,3 Maureen Anderson

Russell Dennis

Douglas Hart

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:(/&20( 72 1(: 0(0%(56 The following have joined the QJA since the last Journal: Michael Aanderton

Deirdre Choveaux

Bruce Finlayson

Lee Moresby-White

George Stanley

Annika Ahlkvist

Trysett Cochrane

Diana Jason

Sharon Munton

Mark Tack

John Alexander

Joseph Daly

Ian Johnson

Dale OÕKeefe

Michael Tidbold

Peter Baker

Nathan Denman

Lynda Kennedy

Deborah Parker

Paul Walker

Brooke Batley

Christopher Donovan

Kathryn Klan

Christine Rashford

Helen Warnock

Linda Behr

Julie Doolan

Alison Laverty

Gwendoline Robb

Ruth Wegner

Aldyth Callanan-Hyden

Leigh Douglas

Leanne Lloyd

Lisa Scott

Deborah Wiggins

Karen Capon

Malcolm Edmiston

Stefano Marmotta

David Skuse

Robin Wilson

Margaret Cheesman

Geoffrey Fahey

Sheryl McCallum

Ethel Speedy

Phillip Wrench

9$/( Frederick Walton Lippiatt, Honoray Solicitor to the QJA for many years Passed away 14 October 2011 aged 88 years.

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7KHPLV Âą *RGGHVV RI -XVWLFH adopted the image of a female goddess of justice, which it called Justitia. Since Roman times, Justitia has frequently been depicted carrying scales and a sword, and wearing a blindfold. Her modern iconography frequently adorns courthouses and courtrooms, DQG FRQĂ&#x20AC;DWHV WKH DWWULEXWHV RI VHYHUDO JRGGHVVHV ZKR HPERGLHG 5LJKW 5XOH IRU *UHHNV DQG 5RPDQV EOHQGLQJ 5RPDQ EOLQGIROGHG )RUWXQD IDWH ZLWK +HOOHQLVWLF *UHHN 7\FKH OXFN DQG VZRUG carrying Nemesis (vengeance).

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$QQXDO *HQHUDO 0HHWLQJ ± 3UHVLGHQW¶V 5HSRUW Ladies and Gentlemen Welcome to the 2011 Annual General Meeting of the Queensland Justices Association.

The QJA has a presence in a number of major Queensland towns or cities with 25 branches and 6 contact groups throughout the state. The South Burnett, Caboolture, Ingham and Central Cairns EUDQFKHV ZHUH RI¿FLDOO\ IRUPHG GXULQJ WKLV ¿QDQFLDO \HDU DQG LW is anticipated that further branches will be established in the Mt *UDYDWW +ROODQG 3DUN *UHHQVORSHV DUHDV GXULQJ , ZRXOG OLNH WR WKDQN 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW 5D\PRQG <RXQJ 2$0 'LUHFWRUV 'DYH 5HDG 'RXJ +XOO &KULV 3RUWHU .HLWK 5HYHOO DQG 5HJLVWUDU 0V $QJHOD <LQ IRU WKHLU VXSSRUW LQ IRUPLQJ WKH QHZ EUDQFKHV DQG Director Mr John Gordon for his support in the Gold Coast Region.

Membership of the Association is currently at over 5,700. Sales of merchandise and careful monitoring of major supplier contracts has enabled the Association to maintain membership fees steady DQG UHWXUQ D VXUSOXV RI IRU WKH ¿QDQFLDO \HDU 0DQ\ WKDQNV WR 3DVW 3UHVLGHQW 0U %RE 3LONLQJWRQ IRU KLV OLDLVRQ with our Partner, Heritage Building Society who support the QJA Refresher Days and State Conference.

, ZRXOG DOVR WKDQN 0U -RKQ 3D\QH DQG 0U ,DQ .HOO\ RI +DOO 3D\QH Lawyers, Honorary Lawyers to the QJA for their assistance and advice over the last year.

In October 2010, the Board agreed to develop a strategic plan. In WKH ¿UVW KDOI RI 0LVVLRQ DQG 9LVLRQ 6WDWHPHQWV ZHUH FUHDWHG to provide an overarching guide to developing individual goals and strategies. The Mission and Vision Statements are on the QJA website. The QJA Board agreed to the following: %

The strategic plan would be developed and amended on PDMRULW\ GHFLVLRQ % 7KH VWUDWHJLF 3ODQ ZRXOG EH FXUUHQW IRU ¿YH \HDUV % The strategic plan would be formally reviewed by the RXWJRLQJ %RDUG HYHU\ WZR \HDUV SULRU WR HOHFWLRQV % The new Board would be inducted and briefed on the strategic SODQ LQ WKH ¿UVW %RDUG PHHWLQJ IROORZLQJ WKH $*0 % The strategic plan would be formally reviewed and updated by the Board in the year of expiry, for the next, to be determined by the Board at that time.

A new course 30942QLD Course in Community Services (Commissioner for Declarations and Justice of the Peace {Qual}) of 28 Hours duration has been developed by the Department of Justice and Attorney General. The course consists of two units, Commissioners for Declarations of 10 Hours duration and Justices of the Peace (Qual) of 18 Hours.

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DQG )UHTXHQWO\ $VNHG 4XHVWLRQV )$4 KDYH EHHQ DGGHG 0DQ\ WKDQNV IRU WKH LQLWLDO ZHEVLWH GHYHORSPHQW ZRUN XQGHUWDNHQ E\ 0U 7KH 4-$ ZLOO DOVR EH RIIHULQJ WKH 7$( &HUWL¿FDWH ,9 LQ Pelenato Pelenato and his supervisor Dr Tony Sahama, School of 7UDLQLQJ DQG $VVHVVPHQW VRPHWLPH LQ 7KH 6WDWH 2I¿FH KDV Information Systems, QUT (QJA Director), Registrar Ms Angela forwarded its application for addition to its training, but as changes are occurring at a National level for course registrations, there is a <LQ DQG 'LUHFWRU .HLWK 5HYHOO EDFNORJ RI DXGLWV ,W LV DQWLFLSDWHG WKDW RQFH 4-$ UHVXPHV WUDLQLQJ 7KURXJKRXW WKLV \HDU WKH 4-$ KDV XQGHUWDNHQ D FRQVXOWDWLRQ WUDLQHU TXDOL¿FDWLRQV ZLOO QHHG WR EH XSJUDGHG WR WKH QHZ OHYHO E\ process with our Honorary Lawyers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hall Payne Lawyers, and in July 2012.

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The Noosa Branch hosted the 2011 State Conference in October ZLWK DSSUR[LPDWHO\ -3V DQG & 'HFV DWWHQGLQJ 7KH NH\ VSHDNHU at the conference, Deputy Police Commissioner, Ian Stewart APM outlined his role as the State Disaster Co-ordinator. The State Conference for 2012 will be hosted by the Ipswich Branch and the date will be announced in the Journal.

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organise another International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day in Brisbane and other regions in 2012.

5D\ %XUURZV DVNHG DOO SUHVHQW LI )LQDQFLDO 6WDWHPHQWV were acceptable to the members.

I attended this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Australasian Council of Justices Associations (ACJA) in Nelsons Bay with Vice-President Mrs Marian Vierveyzer. Delegates from all States, Territories and New Zealand attended. Discussions included JP Appointment, (GXFDWLRQ DQG 7UDLQLQJ 5ROH 'XWLHV -3V 0HPEHUVKLS RI WKH $&-$ DQG WKH IXWXUH RI WKH $&-$ 7KH 4-$ KDV DOVR IRUJHG OLQNV with the Royal Association of Justices, South Australia in sharing training materials and videos.

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5D\ %XUURZV DVNHG DOO SUHVHQW LI WKH 3UHVLGHQW¶V 5HSRUW was acceptable to the members as a true and correct record of 4-$¶V DFWLYLWLHV WKURXJKRXW WKH ¿QDQFLDO \HDU

0RYHG ± '+ 6HFRQG ± 0+ Carried unanimously.

QJA Refresher Days were conducted at Logan, Bundaberg, 5RVHZRRG DQG 5RFNKDPSWRQ GXULQJ /RJDQ 0DURRFK\GRUH 2UGLQDU\ %XVLQHVV ± $SSURYDO RI 'LUHFWRUV¶ $QQXDO 5HSRUW DV SXEOLVKHG LQ WKH -RXUQDO DQG &DERROWXUH %UDQFKHV KDYH LQGLFDWHG WKDW WKH\ ZRXOG OLNH WR offer Refresher Days in 2012.

5D\ %XUURZV DVNHG DOO SUHVHQW LI WKH 'LUHFWRUV¶ $QQXDO 5HSRUW Vice-President Mrs Marian Vierveyzer and Registrar Ms 2010-2011 was acceptable to the members.

Angela Yin organised an International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at South 0RYHG ± .5 6HFRQG ± -* Carried unanimously. %DQN ,QVWLWXWH RI 7$)( ZKLFK ZDV ZHOO DWWHQGHG 6LQFH WKHQ D ³:RUNLQJ &RPPLWWHH´ RYHU VLJKWHG E\ 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW 0UV 0DULDQ 2UGLQDU\ %XVLQHVV ± $SSURYDO RI )LQDQFLDO 6WDWHPHQWV DV SXEOLVKHG LQ WKH -RXUQDO Vierveyzer and Registrar Ms Angela Yin has been formed to

, ZRXOG OLNH WR WKDQN DOO RI WKH %RDUG 'LUHFWRUV 5HJLVWUDU 0V Angela Yin and Trainee Administration Assistant Mr Michael 0LQNV %XQJDUG IRU WKHLU GHGLFDWLRQ DQG KDUG ZRUN RYHU WKH ODVW ¿QDQFLDO \HDU ZKLFK KDV PDGH WKH 4-$ PRUH HI¿FLHQW DQG HIIHFWLYH in its business operations.

To all members and their families, the Board of Directors and staff of the QJA wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Ray W Burrows President

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$QJHOD <LQ UHSOLHG WKHUH ZHUH D QXPEHU RI UHDVRQV 7KH ¿UVW DQG main reason was because QJA had the full complement of staff in 7KH VHFRQG UHDVRQ ZDV EHFDXVH VWRFN KDG EHHQ RUGHUHG IRU items that were not inventoried, e.g. scribble pads and other QJA stationery. The third reason was because utilities have increased ZLWK &3, KRZHYHU VLJQL¿FDQW VDYLQJV KDG EHHQ PDGH LQ LQVXUDQFH $& DVNHG KRZ PXFK 4-$ KDG SDLG +DOO 3D\QH /DZ\HUV WR ZULWH the Constitution. Angela Yin replied it was around $7,000, but that ZDV QRW UHÃ&#x20AC;HFWHG LQ WKH )LQDQFLDO 6WDWHPHQWV WKDW LW ZLOO EH UHÃ&#x20AC;HFWHG LQ WKH )LQDQFLDO 6WDWHPHQWV 3% FRPPHQGHG WKH %RDUG IRU FRQWLQXLQJ WR EULQJ GRZQ D SUR¿W LQ WKH ODVW ¿QDQFLDO \HDU Ray Burrows stated now that most members of QJA had purchased the Guide, revenue from that will slow down in subsequent years.

0RYHG ±*& 6HFRQG ± 3% Carried unanimously.

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John Payne from Hall Payne Lawyers was introduced by Ray Burrows. He advised the Members there was no charge for being D 5HWXUQLQJ 2I¿FHU DW WKH QH[W $*0 DQG KH ZDV D SURIHVVLRQDO 5HWXUQLQJ 2I¿FHU IRU RWKHU JURXSV 0RWLRQ ± ³7KDW -RKQ 3D\QH EH DSSRLQWHG WKH 5HWXUQLQJ 2I¿FHU RI 4XHHQVODQG -XVWLFHV $VVRFLDWLRQ ´

0RYHG ± $< 6HFRQG ± -& Carried unanimously 5D\ %XUURZV DVNHG DOO SUHVHQW LI WKH PLQXWHV RI WKH ODVW $*0 ZHUH 2XWJRLQJ 5HWXUQLQJ 2I¿FHU $QJHOD <LQ ZDV DVNHG WR LQIRUP acceptable as a true and correct record. members of the result of the ballot for voting for the appointment 0RYHG ±.5 6HFRQG ± 6. Carried unanimously. of directors. Angela Yin announced the Board positions as follows: 10

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PB noted that capacity building and infrastructure and commended WKH %RDUGÂśV ZRUN RQ WKH YDULRXV DFWLYLWLHV

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Meeting for going through the process.

0RYHG Âą -* 6HFRQG Âą $< Carried unanimously %3 WKDQNHG 'U 7RQ\ 6DKDPD ZKR GLG QRW VHHN UH HOHFWLRQ IRU KLV 6SHFLDO 5HVROXWLRQ Âą &RQVWLWXWLRQ &KDQJH IDFLOLWDWHG E\ efforts as a director of QJA and extended appreciation on behalf -RKQ 3D\QH RI +DOO 3D\QH /DZ\HUV of the Board.

A healthy and productive debate at the AGM has resulted in a number of approved amendments to the Constitution document previously published.

These amendments are listed separately.

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The motion was raised â&#x20AC;&#x153;For Rule 95 (a), that instead of a Special General Meeting, that the determination of charged Member goes to an Appeals Board comprised of members that are independent of the Board.â&#x20AC;?

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0RYHG Âą .5 6HFRQG Âą $< Carried unanimously.

0RYHG Âą '+ 6HFRQG Âą .5 5XOH 7KH PHPEHUV ZHQW WR D YRWH ZHUH LQ IDYRXU DEVWDLQHG 3. The motion was raised â&#x20AC;&#x153;To remove the collegiate electoral MOTION CARRIED system and retain the popular election of the executive and 0RWLRQ 7KDW WKH 6HFUHWDU\ 5HJLVWUDU EH GLUHFWHG WR the attached rulesâ&#x20AC;?.

SURPSWO\ UHJLVWHU WKH UXOHV PDUNHG Âł$´ 0RYHG Âą *& 6HFRQG Âą $< 0RYHG Âą '+ 6HFRQG Âą 0+ 7KH 0HPEHUV ZHQW WR D YRWH 7KHUH ZHUH LQ IDYRXU DJDLQVW 7KH PHPEHUV ZHQW WR D YRWH ZHUH LQ IDYRXU DEVWDLQHG DQG DEVWDLQHG MOTION FAILED. MOTION CARRIED 0RWLRQ 7KDW WKH %RDUG EH DXWKRULVHG WR PDNH VXFK DQ DPHQGPHQW WR WKH UXOHV PDUNHG Âł$´ DV PD\ EH 5XOH UHTXLUHG WR FRPSO\ ZLWK WKH &RUSRUDWLRQV $FW 4. The motion was raised â&#x20AC;&#x153;to take a proposal of an SURYLGHG WKDW QR VXFK DPHQGPHQW DOWHUV WKH LQWHQWLRQ amalgamation with another entity to a general meetingâ&#x20AC;?.

RI WKH SURSRVHG 5XOHV John Payne suggested the Rule 58 (b) be changed to The Directors may exercise all powers of QJA except where 0RYHG Âą '+ 6HFRQG Âą 5< those powers must be exercised by a general meeting of QJA 7KH PHPEHUV ZHQW WR D YRWH ZHUH LQ IDYRXU DEVWDLQHG under the Act or as required by this Constitution; (i) except MOTION CARRIED where those powers must be exercised by a General meeting *HQHUDO %XVLQHVV Âą DV UHTXLUHG E\ 6HFWLRQ 6 RI WKH and (ii) except the power to amalgamate where a General &RUSRUDWLRQV $FW WKH FKDLU RI WKH $*0 PXVW DOORZ D Meeting must be called and is approved by that meeting.

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12. John Payne directed the meeting back to the drafting of the wording regarding Levies Rule 23 (a) â&#x20AC;&#x153;If any matter arises that in the opinion of the directors affects the interests of the Association or its members and which involves any extraordinary expenditure not related to administrative purposes, then the Board may determine WKDW D OHY\ PD\ EH LPSRVHG RQ PHPEHUV DQG PD\ Âż[ WKH amount and date of payment for members, provided that a general meeting may determine to impose the levy for expenditure that is related to administrative purposes.â&#x20AC;?

And then cap it at 50% of Member Subscription Fees.

The motion was raised â&#x20AC;&#x153;to replace Section 33 (a) (ii) with instead of 10% of Members, it be 100 members to comply with the minimum requirements of the Corporations Act 2001â&#x20AC;?.

0RYHG Âą *& 6HFRQG Âą %* Carried unanimously.

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GC raised Special General Meetings 75% of Directors call the meeting, Corporations Act s203 says that they cannot call the meeting to replace the Directors on the Board. GC said it should be explained in the Constitution.

0RYHG *& 6HFRQG Âą%* Carried unanimously.

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The motion was raised to insert (iii) to refer to Rule 95 (a) DQG ZRUGHG DV -RKQ 3D\QH VHHV ÂżW

0RYHG Âą %* 6HFRQG Âą .5 Carried unanimously.

The motion was raised to adopt the wording as read by John Payne.

0RYHG Âą *& 6HFRQG Âą .5 Carried unanimously.

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13. BG referred to Rule 58 (c) (iv) and the motion was raised to delete â&#x20AC;&#x153;or of any other personâ&#x20AC;? from that clause.

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0RYHG Âą %* 6HFRQG Âą -* Carried unanimously

The motion was raised â&#x20AC;&#x153;to increase the number of proxies for members to 20 and increase the number of proxies for the Chair to 50â&#x20AC;?.

0RYHG Âą .5 6HFRQG Âą '+ Carried unanimously.

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The motion was raised to â&#x20AC;&#x153;allow John Payne to correct the Constitution insofar as correcting grammatical errors, but not to change the intent of what has been discussed at this meeting.â&#x20AC;?

5XOH 14. BG referred to Rule 79 (b)which states the Board DSSRLQWV WKH 5HWXUQLQJ 2IÂżFHU UDWKHU WKDQ WKH $*0 John Payne recommended changing it to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Board upon recommendation of the General Meetingâ&#x20AC;?, to give PRUH Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ VKRXOG -RKQ 3D\QH EH XQDYDLODEOH A motion was raised to have John Payne re-word Rule as per above.

0RYHG Âą %* 6HFRQG Âą '+ Carried unanimously.

0RYHG Âą .5 6HFRQG Âą -* Carried unanimously.

5XOH The motion was raised that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Associate membership is open to any person who has undertaken JP or C.Dec preparatory WUDLQLQJ ZLWK 4-$ EXW KDV QRW \HW EHHQ DSSRLQWHG WR WKH RIÂżFH and is valid until 30 June of the following calendar year.â&#x20AC;? Rule 26 will need to be amended as well.

0RYHG Âą .5 6HFRQG Âą -4 Carried unanimously.

5XOH 10. 7KH PRWLRQ ZDV UDLVHG WKDW /LIH 0HPEHUV EH UHGHÂżQHG DV â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life Subscription Membersâ&#x20AC;? and Honorary Life Members EH UHGHÂżQHG DV Âł/LIH 0HPEHUV´ 0RYHG Âą .5 6HFRQG Âą -& Carried unanimously.

5XOH 11. The motion was raised â&#x20AC;&#x153;to restore the rights of a Life Member to that of an Ordinary Memberâ&#x20AC;?. Rule 13 (d). Rule 24 (a) will have to be changed and 24 (c) will have to be removed.

0RYHG Âą *& 6HFRQG Âą '+ 7KH PHPEHUV ZHQW WR D YRWH ZHUH IRU ZHUH DJDLQVW MOTION CARRIED. 12

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+RQRUDU\ /DZ\HUV WR WKH 4-$ :H WKDQN -RKQ 3D\QH IURP +DOO 3D\QH /DZ\HUV ZKR KDV invested a considerable amount of time with the Board in this constitutional review. +DOO 3D\QH DOVR RIIHUV WKH IROORZLQJ VHUYLFHV WR 4-$ 0HPEHUV * 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.

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These legal obligations, which help to streamline the conveyancing process and safeguard against identity fraud, are discussed in detail below.

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This obligation is self-explanatory. A form provides spaces for each person to sign separately. There should be only one signature per space, and each signature must be witnessed separately. The date of execution must also be included in the space provided.

(QVXUH WKDW KH VKH WKH -3 LV QRW D SDUW\ WR WKH IRUP Any person with a vested interest in the transaction cannot also be a witness to its execution (signing). For example, if A and B own land together and A is a JP, A cannot witness Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature if they are both signing a Land Registry form. &DUH VKRXOG DOVR EH WDNHQ ZKHQ VRPHRQH LV VLJQLQJ XQGHU D SRZHU of attorney. For example, where A and B own the land together and C is both an attorney for B and a JP. If A signs in their own right and C signs on behalf of B, C cannot then witness either signature as he or she is involved in the transaction.

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5HFRUGNHHSLQJ The Registrar of Titles has extensive powers of formal inquiry and may require JPs to produce records relating to land registry forms they have witnessed.

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2WKHU GRFXPHQWV SUHVHQWHG ZLWK ODQG UHJLVWU\ IRUPV The above obligations do not apply to other documents presented to JPs for completion when they are witnessing land registry forms.

The new police powers and obligations under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Bill, introduced to Parliament last month, have been welcomed by lawyers who represent victims.

They say it will be particularly valuable in rural areas, where victims could currently wait for days for a court protection order.

As it stands, police only have power to apply for a temporary protection order in circumstances of urgency, if they believe GRPHVWLF YLROHQFH LV OLNHO\ WR UHRFFXU The issuing of the police protection notice will initiate a court application for a protection order and anyone who breaches the protection notice could face up to two years jail.

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Police also can include a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cool-down conditionâ&#x20AC;? on the protection notice, barring someone from going near the alleged victim or the place they are living, including any shared home, for 24 hours. &RPPXQLW\ 6HUYLFHV 0LQLVWHU .DUHQ 6WUXWKHUV KRSHV WKH legislation will pass Parliament before the end of the year.

7KH SURSRVHG QHZ ODZ LQFOXGHV D PXFK EURDGHU GHÂżQLWLRQ RI domestic violence. It includes behaviour that is emotionally, psychologically or economically abusive, physically or sexually abusive, threatening or coercive or behaviour that controls or dominates another person, causing fear.

For example, mortgagees (lenders) have separate legal obligations WR FRQGXFW LGHQWLW\ FKHFNV RQ PRUWJDJRUV ERUURZHUV DQG WKH\ may provide documents for completion by JPs relating to identity The maximum penalty for breaching a domestic violence order FKHFNV 6XFK GRFXPHQWV DUH QRW UHTXLUHG ZLWK ODQG UHJLVWU\ IRUPV will rise to three years. White Ribbon Day was Friday, 25 and their completion is at the discretion of the JP. November 2011. The White Ribbon is worn by men to pledge never to commit violence against women.

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Department Of Environment and Resource Management (Qld) 7LWOHV 5HJLVWU\ ¹ %ULVEDQH 2I¿FH Email: titlesinfo@derm.qld.gov.au Telephone: (07) 3405 6900 Facsimile: (07) 3225 1739 GPO Box 1401, Brisbane QLD 4001 Š The State of Queensland (Department of Environment and Resource Management) 2011.

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The Logan Branch end of year function was a great success with 2 members of South Pine Branch carrying out signing duties at over 40 Branch Members and their partners attending a function &HQWUR $OEDQ\ &UHHN DW WKH /RJDQ 5HF &OXE 7KH /RJDQ 0D\RU &RXQFLOORU 3DP 3DUNHU They are John Sheraton and Jennifer Sheraton, father and daughter.

DOVR DWWHQGHG WR WKDQN WKH YROXQWHHUV IRU WKHLU HIIRUWV John is branch Treasurer and Jennifer is roster convenor.

/ 5 %HYDQ )DXONQHU 7UHDVXUHU 0D\RU 3DP 3DUNHU 5D\ Burrows (QJA President), Daryl Parsons (Convenor) Bill Forrester &RPPLWWHH (ULFNDXQQD 6FKPLGW 3URJUDPPH .HLWK 5HYHOO (QJA Director and Branch Secretary), Helen Townes (Branch Chair)

9LVLW WR 17 Raymond Young OAM returned from a recent road trip to the Northern Territory where he had the opportunity to meet with the Northern Territory Justices Association. The meeting was an oppportunuty to share experiences and discuss approaches dealing with common problems.

John started as a JP nearly forty years ago and became a JP(Qual) after completing a course run by South Pine branch in 2007.

Jennifer became a C.Dec over ten years ago and also became a JP(Qual) in 2007 following a course run by our branch.

6RXWK 3LQH %UDQFK PHHWV HYHU\ PRQWKV DW $OEDQ\ &UHHN IRU professional development and mutual support. The branch offers signing services on Thursday evenings at Centro and on Saturday DIWHUQRRQV DW 3HWHU &DPSEHOO¶V 5HDOW\ RI¿FH :H DUH YHU\ SURXG to offer two out-of-hours signing services which are much appreciated by the public.

&DLUQV 6RXWK %UDQFK Chris Porter visited Cairns to assist with the formation of the new Cairns Central Division Branch in October. The executive committee as elected: Chairman Paul Cleary , Treasurer Dawn Van Leeuwen, Secretary Margaret Neville. and Committee 0HPEHU 7UHYRU .HUOLQ 7KH\ KHOG WKHLU ¿UVW H[HFXWLYH PHHWLQJ RQ / 5 *HRII &URVV -3 -RH 'H /XFD -3 +HOHQ 'UXPPRQG -3 Wednesday 12th October to discuss venues and dates.

Raymond Young OAM, and standing Alan Sprigg JP.

<HDUV¶ VHUYLFH UHFRJQLVHG MT COOLUM resident a n d Q J A M e m b e r Graham Muspratt has been honoured for 40 years of dedicated voluntary service to the community as a Justice of Peace. /HIW 0HPEHU IRU 0DURRFK\GRUH )LRQD 6LPSVRQ SUHVHQWV *UDKDP ZLWK KLV FHUWL¿FDWH RI DFKLHYHPHQW %DFN URZ ± &KULV 3RUWHU 7UHYRU .HUOLQ 3DXO &OHDU\ )URQW URZ Mr Muspratt has been a Member of the Dawn Van Leeuwen , and Margret Neville There were 16 people at the meeting QJA since 1971.

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WESTERN SUBURBS BRANCH Grahame Tainton ZHVWVXEV#TMD FRP DX Telephone: (07) 3279 0185

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