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QJA - ESTABLISHED IN 1918

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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BOARD of DIRECTORS, Company Information

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT,

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STATE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

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ROLL OF HONOUR,

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5HJLRQDO 5HIUHVKHU :RUNVKRSV Workshops at Logan, Rosewood, and Bundaberg proved a success with over 200 QJA members attending. One of the comments from the Rosewood day “..What a fantastic day. It was a case of information overload LQ D ORW RI DUHDV 'H¿ QLWHO\ ZRUWK WKH cost for the day. For me the biggest eye opener was the Identity Fraud talk”.

Rosewood Workshop

NEW MEMBERS, VALE

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ANNUAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, PROXY FORM

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Over 50 Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations attended a refresher seminar at Rosewood State School on Saturday 6th August, hosted by the Ipswich and Rosewood branch of the Queensland Justices Association.

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Over 100 people attended the Logan workshop at the end of May. The opening speech by the Hon Jarrod Bleije MP /RJDQ :RUNVKRS Shadow Attorney-General is available on the QJA website. A number of highly regarded speakers from the Public Trustee, Mental Health, and the Adult Guardian provided thought provoking content.

FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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NOMINATIONS FOR THE QJA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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REGIONAL ROUNDUP

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REGIONAL CONTACTS Helpful Phone Numbers

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Mrs Marian Vierveyzer JP (Qual)

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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.© 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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3UHVLGHQW¶V 5HSRUW Dear Colleagues, 7KH &RQVWLWXWLRQ KDV XQGHUJRQH D VLJQL¿FDQW UHYLHZ E\ WKH Board with the assistance of John Payne of Hall Payne Lawyers who has done a very in depth overhaul of the old Constitution and Branch By-Laws. A copy of the updated Constitution is available on the QJA website and Branches and Members with an email have been sent a copy. More detail about the changes and how to obtain a copy can be found later in this Journal. In the time since the last edition of the Journal, new branches have been established at Caboolture, Cairns and Ingham with interest from Bamaga. Refresher days have been conducted at Logan, Bundaberg and Rosewood. The Company now consists of 23 Branches and 7 Contact Groups with a growth of membership now over 5,700.

Monday 7th March, 2011 to obtain a licence to deliver the new course 30942QLD. Director Keith Revell and I had a meeting ZLWK 0V -DVPLQD -ROGLF $FWLQJ 3ULQFLSDO $GYLVRU 2I¿FH RI the Deputy Premier and Mr David Mackie, Executive Director, Department of Justice and Attorney General on Monday 29th October. Matters discussed included training and how the QJA could collaborate with the JP Branch to further strengthen the quality of JP Training in Queensland. Mr Mackie has since advised that the QJA will be offered a licence to deliver 30942QLD and negotiations will continue to work out details. This edition of the Journal is larger than usual as the Company is required by law to pass onto Members information as IROORZV

7KH %RDUG ZRXOG OLNH WR KHDU IURP PHPEHUV LQ WKH 6DQGJDWH ‡ 7KH ¿QDQFLDO UHSRUW IRU WKH \HDU 5HGFOLIIH 0W *UDYDWW +ROODQG 3DUN *UHHQVORSHV RU FRXQWU\ areas if they feel that they would like to form a contact group ‡ ,QIRUPDWLRQ LQ UHODWLRQ WR WKH HOHFWLRQ RI %RDUG PHPEHUV RU EUDQFK 6WDWH 2I¿FH ZRXOG EH KDSS\ WR DVVLVW for the period November 2011 to November 2013. From the $XGLWRU¶V 5HSRUW WKH &RPSDQ\ KDV ¿QLVKHG WKH \HDU ZLWK D As advised previously, the JP course 39215QLD has run out healthy surplus. of accreditation on Monday 25th July and TAFE Queensland has declined to re-accredit it. 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 and which is funded.

Thanks go to the Board members, Angela and Michael for the HI¿FLHQW ZD\ WKH &RPSDQ\ KDV EHHQ PDQDJHG RYHU WKH ODVW twelve months. Ray Burrows

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Timely receipt of membership subscriptions is necessary to enable the FRPSDQ\ WR HIIHFWLYHO\ EXGJHW DQG SODQ RXW LWV DFWLYLWLHV IRU WKH ¿QDQFLDO year. There are a number of memberships that remain unpaid and XOWLPDWHO\ WKLV LV D GRXEOH KLW RQ WKH EXVLQHVV ¿UVWO\ EHFDXVH ZH GRQ¶W KDYH WKH RYHUGXH PRQH\ DQG VHFRQGO\ EHFDXVH WKH 6WDWH 2I¿FH WKHQ KDV to use time and money to chase up the outstanding amounts.

The Annual General Meeting of the QJA will be held at 10.00am on Saturday 12th November, 2011. All are welcome to attend and the draft agenda appears later in this Journal. Afterwards, all attendees are invited to stay and partake in a light lunch.

If there are any members who have neglected to pay their subscriptions, it is requested that they do so as soon as possible. If you fall into that category, you should have recently received a reminder notice, either by post or by email. Please take the time to action this reminder by either sending in your SD\PHQW RU FRQWDFWLQJ 6WDWH 2I¿FH WR GLVFXVV Failure to pay your subscription will mean you will no longer receive this Journal, nor have access to the growing content in the QJA Members Only website, or have the experienced QJA team available to help with your JP duties.

7KRVH SODQQLQJ WR DWWHQG DUH UHTXHVWHG WR 5693 WR WKH 6WDWH 2I¿FH RU RU HPDLO DGPLQ#TMD FRP DX VR WKDW ZH FDQ effectively cater for the day. Any members who cannot attend have the right to appoint a proxy for all matters other than elections for the board.

6WDWH &RQIHUHQFH Organisation is well in hand for the annual QJA State Conference, which will take place at Noosa on Saturday 15th October. The registration form DQG À\HU DUH QRZ RQ WKH 4-$ ZHE VLWH DQG ZHUH SXEOLVKHG LQ WKH ODVW LVVXH of the journal. The cost will be $38.50 for members and $45 for nonmembers and this includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. A host of high quality speakers will be present and a copy of the draft programme can be found later in this Journal.

So please pay your dues now. Serving Queensland’s Honorary Justices since 1918

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caters for self-funded retirees, and embeds existing fee structures into the rules.

Nominations for positions on the new Board of Directors have now closed. The company has received 10 nominations for the 10 available positions and an election will now be held to determine who will govern the QJA for the 2 year period commencing at the conclusion of the AGM

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on November 12th. We have received nominations from a cross section of regions throughout the state.

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All members, except associate members are allowed to vote. The resumes

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of all candidates, the rules of voting and a voting paper appear elsewhere

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in this Journal, as well an envelope in which to return your voting paper. Voting papers can be posted, faxed or emailed and in any case must be UHWXUQHG WR WKH 4-$ 6WDWH 2IÂż FH E\ DP 7KXUVGD\ th November, 2011. $OO PHPEHUV DUH UHPLQGHG WKDW WKH\ PXVW FRUUHFWO\ Âż OO RXW WKHLU SHUVRQDO details on the top half of the voting paper for the vote to be valid. These details include your QJA membership number (not your JP signing QXPEHU ZKLFK \RX VKRXOG EH DEOH WR Âż QG RQ \RXU PHPEHUVKLS FDUG PHPEHUVKLS FHUWLÂż FDWH RU LPPHGLDWHO\ DERYH \RXU DGGUHVV RQ WKH IURQW RI the envelope that this Journal arrived in.

&RQVWLWXWLRQ 8SGDWH Throughout this year, the QJA has undertaken a consultation process with our Honorary Lawyers – Hall Payne Lawyers, to correct anomalies LQ RXU FRQVWLWXWLRQ DQG WR PDNH WKH FRQVWLWXWLRQ PRUH UHÀ HFWLYH RI current practice. A proposed constitution is now available for review and will be presented at the AGM in November for adoption. This update has been emailed to eligible members, distributed to Branches, has been loaded onto our website www.qja.com.au, and can be supplied in paper version free of charge to members upon request made to the Registrar. 7KH QHZ FRQVWLWXWLRQ LQFRUSRUDWHV WKH IROORZLQJ

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ž Addition of standard model rules as recommended for all Australian Companies - eg Standing Orders, Rules of Debate, etc.

ž Existing Classes of Membership (Ordinary, Life, Associate, & Honorary) and their related privileges UHPDLQ XQFKDQJHG. The inclusion of a new Membership Class “Honorary Life Memberâ€? to cater for those Members who are to be recognised for exemplary and outstanding contributions to the QJA and the RIÂż FH RI -3

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+RQRUDU\ /DZ\HUV WR WKH 4-$ We thank John Payne from Hall Payne Lawyers who has invested a considerable amount of time with the Board in this constitutional review. +DOO 3D\QH DOVR RIIHU WKH IROORZLQJ VHUYLFHV WR 4-$ 0HPEHUV

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*XLGH WR -3 8SGDWH Another update to the “The Guide to JP Practiceâ€? has been released and can be downloaded from the Members section of our website. This update covers Chapter 3 “Basics of the Australian Legal Systemâ€?. An email notice was sent out to registered purchasers of the Guide who had given us their email details. If you had registered your email address ZLWK XV EXW GLG QRW UHFHLYH WKH QRWLÂż FDWLRQ LW PD\ EH WKDW RXU UHFRUGV DUH RXW RI GDWH VR SOHDVH FRQWDFW 6WDWH 2IÂż FH ZLWK WKH FRUUHFW GHWDLOV

-3 %UDQFK ( %XOOHWLQ A new e-Bulletin was released from the DJAG JP Branch recently. Please contact JP Branch directly on 1300 301 147 or email MS#MXVWLFH qld.gov.au if you would like to be added to their email distribution list.

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STATE CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2011 9.00 am

Registration

9.30 am

Call to Order. Master of Ceremonies: Peter Burbidge-King

9.35 am

Dr Eve Fesl, Elder of Gubbi Gubbi tribe, ÒWelcome to TerritoryÓ

9.40 am

Sunshine Coast Regional Council Mayor:

9.50 am

State Member for Noosa: Mr. Glen Elmes MP

9.55 am

Federal Member for Wide Bay: Hon. Warren Truss MP

Mr Bob Abbott

10.00 am KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Deputy Police Commissioner, Ian Stewart APM, ÒMy Role as the State Disaster Co-ordinatorÓ 10.40 am Morning Tea DP 'L )LQJOHWRQ ´/DZ DV WKH DJHQW RI VRFLDO FKDQJH UHÁ HFWLRQV IURP UHWLUHPHQWµ 11.30am

Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Succession Law: Ms. Mehera Saunders, ÒAssessing Capacity when completing EPAÕs and AHDÕsÓ

12 noon

Lunch

12.50 pm Fraud and Corporate Crime Group, State Crime Operations Command : Detective Senior Constable Rod Shelton.ÒIdentity Fraud and the roll of Justices of the Peace in Certifying ID documentsÓ 1.50 pm

Colin Brown, Registrar Noosa Magistrates Court and JP Magistrates Court, and Craig Chapman, Relieving Registrar Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay Region and JP Magistrates Court - ÒTheir Role in the Magistrates CourtÓ

2.20 pm

Afternoon tea

2.40 pm

Lawyer , Hall Payne Lawyers : Ms. Annette Lakey. ÒHistory of Family Law since the days of the Matrimonial Property Act to the current dayÓ

3.15 pm

Forum: QJA Board Members

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Close of Conference: Peter Burbidge-King

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52// 2) +21285 0HPEHUV VKRXOG QRWH WKDW WKH 5ROO RI +RQRXU UHFRJQLVHV WKH OHQJWK RI 0HPEHUVKLS RI WKH 4-$ 0HPEHUV ZLVKLQJ WR UHFHLYH WKH RI¿FLDO GLVWLQJXLVKHG VHUYLFH FHUWL¿FDWH DV D -XVWLFH RI WKH 3HDFH IRU WKH 6WDWH RI 4XHHQVODQG VKRXOG FRQWDFW WKHLU ORFDO 6WDWH 0HPEHU RI 3DUOLDPHQW The QJA wishes to acknowledge the long service given by the following Members

%521=( <($56 4-$ 0(0%(56+,3 George Barton Francis Bowen Graham Devonshire Raymond Gent

Beris Hill Joseph Hodge Darryl Hood Desmond Kearton

Kate Kunzelmann Jeanette Louis Miriam Marsden Malcolm McKenzie

Alan Neilan Rhonda Noble Glen Noy Ronald Roberts

Sidney Shepherd Robert Smart William Wallace

Thomas Nulty Lyle Parker

Joyce Robertson Kevin Ross

6,/9(5 <($56 4-$ 0(0%(56+,3 Leo Brown Horst Frey OAM

Gerard Liddy Douglas Lindsay

Nancy Lindsay Graham Muspratt

John Warner

*2/' <($56 4-$ 0(0%(56+,3 Paul Andersen

John Lawson

:(/&20( 72 1(: 0(0%(56 7KH IROORZLQJ KDYH MRLQHG WKH 4-$ VLQFH WKH ODVW -RXUQDO Innis Abood Margaret Adamson Michael Ahern Graham Alexander Angela Arthur Ian Ashbrook Adam Atkins Donald Attwood Sharon Baker Roslyn Baxter Anita Bentley Adolf Braun Sarah Bregonje Gail Brice Patricia Callaghan Lucinda Cocking Serena Coils Janace Coley Damon Collins Robert Corbett Lynn Cox Suzanne Cryer

Brian Daniells Harold Davey Pamela Dawes Alan Donovan Margarita Escalon Vincent Everett Alan Ferris Christopher Fisher Steven Fleming Estelle Foote Yvonne Fordham Christine Fraser Eric Freid Penelope Gadsby MArie Gibson Bryan Gledden Kathleen Goddard Joseph Goodall John Gordon Ian Hanna Vida Heironymus Deborah Henry

Deborah Henry Kathleen Hewlett Phyllis Hicks Lynsay Hope Janette Hulin Della Jenkins Glenda Johnson Merina Johnston Leanne Keetley Terry Kelleher Stephen Kerle Mechalle Kimber John King Jeffrey Kokkin Helen Koloc Kenneth Lander Gary Lawrence Barbara Lloyd David Male Ian Manhire Kerry Mason Kayleen May

Christine McInally Andrew McInnes Peter McMahon Philippa McRae Sidney McWilliam Valerie Metcalfe Raymond Miller Louise Morton Leslie Nicholson Sheryn Nourse Jane OÕShannessy Leslie Page Charles Pregenzer Andrew Priaulx Peter Priest Noel Puller Barry Quinn Alayne Raabe Corinne Richards Anne Robertson Rosalind Rogers Edward Seabrook

Camilla Sherriff Darryl Shipp Patricia Stephens Brian Swift Jacobus Tams Robert Terkelsen Almut Thorbury Elisha Thorp Ian Tomlinson Terence Tyler Edna van Genderen Jaqulene Vella Mark Volling Christine Ward Samantha Warren Lance Washington Lawrence Watts Janice Wikman Benjamin Wilson

9$/( We have received with sadness notice of the passing of the following Members. Our condolences to the family and friends. Brian Bishop 1923 Ð 2011 Indooroopilly Lynnton Evans 1944 Ð 2011 North Rockhampton Ivan Gibbs 1927 Ð 2011 Sanctuary Cove %DUU\ *ULIÀWKV ² 3HUHJLDQ %HDFK Lawrence Luscombe 1930 Ð 2011 Robertson Peter Mackay 1930 Ð 2011 Parrearra -RKQ 0DFTXHHQ ² %URRNÀHOG Kenneth Townley-Jones 1926 Ð 2011 Tewantin

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Queensland Justices Association AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER S 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS OF QUEENDSLAND JUSTICE ASSOCIATION I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2011 there have been i.

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

ii.

no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

MSI TAYLOR RAJ PRABHU Date 10/08/2011 Level 9, 9 SHERWOOD ROAD TOOWONG QLD 4066

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION Report on the financial audit We have audited the accompanying financial report of Queensland Justices Association , which comprises the balance sheet as at 30 June 2011, the income statement, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the year then ended, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the directorsÕ declaration. The Responsibility of the Directors for the Financial Report The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report and have determined that the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial statements, which form part of the financial report, are appropriate to meet the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and are appropriate to meet the needs of the members. The directorsÕ responsibility also includes designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. AuditorÕs Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. No opinion is expressed as to whether the accounting policies used, as described in Note 1, are appropriate to meet the needs of the members. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditorÕs judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entityÕs preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entityÕs internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. The financial report has been prepared for distribution to members for the purpose of fulfilling the directorsÕ financial reporting under the Corporations Act 2001. We disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the financial report to which it relates to any person other than the members, or for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

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VOLUME 8 r NUMBER 3 r SPRING 2011 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, provided to the directors Queensland Justices Association, would be in the same terms if provided to the directors as at the date of this auditorÕs report. AuditorÕs Opinion In our opinion, the financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Queensland Justices Association as at 30 June 2011, and its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations). MSI TAYLOR RAJ PRABHU Date 10/08/2011 Level 9, 9 SHERWOOD ROAD TOOWONG QLD 4066 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION The directors of the company declare that: A.

B.

The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 4 to 15, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: i.

comply with Australian Accounting Standards; and

ii.

give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the company.

In the directorsÕ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Ray Burrows (President) Dated this

Robert Pilkington (Vice-President)

th

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INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION

INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 Note Revenue

2

Less: Occupancy Expenses Less: Marketing expenses Less: Administrative expenses

2011

2010

$

$

313,289

322,416

(36,150)

(34,646)

(68,342)

(69,051)

(181,769)

(149,709)

27,028

69,010

Profit before income tax Income Tax Expenses Profit Attributed to Members of the Entity

0

0

27,028

69,010

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2011 Note

2011

2010

$

$

ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents

10(a)

Trade and other receivables

4

292,399

272,699

1,451

4,428

17,390

19,781

311,240

296,908

16,406

2,609

16,406

2,609

327,646

299,517

148,410

147,309

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

148,410

147,309

TOTAL LIABILITIES

148,410

147,309

NET ASSETS

179,236

152,208

Retained earnings

179,236

152,208

TOTAL EQUITY

179,236

152,208

Inventories TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment

5

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables

6

EQUITY

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 Note

2011

2010

$

$

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 318,657

304,856

(279,241)

(280,408)

39,416

24,448

Payment for property, plant and equipment

(19,716)

(1,386)

Net cash used in investing activities

(19,716)

(1,386)

19,700

23,062

272,699

249,637

292,399

272,699

Receipts from customers Payments to suppliers and employees Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities

10(b)

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Net increase (decrease) in cash held Cash at the beginning of the financial year Cash at the end of the financial year

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2011 Retained Profit

2010 Retained Profits

2009 Retained Profits

$

$

$

Balance at 1 July

152,208

83,198

58,884

Profit attributable to the entity

27,028

69,010

24,314

Dividends paid

-

-

-

179,236

152,208

83,198

Balance at 30 June

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Group Interpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001.The financial report covers the economic entity of Queensland Justices Association. Queensland Queensland Justices Association is a company limited by guarantee. The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the mandatory Australian Accounting Standards applicable to entities reporting under the Corporations Act 2001 and the significant accounting policies disclosed below, which the directors have determined are appropriate to meet the needs of members. Such accounting policies are consistent with the previous period unless stated otherwise. The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs unless otherwise stated in the notes. The accounting policies that have been adopted in the preparation of this report are as follows: Accounting Policies a.

Revenue Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon the delivery of goods to customers. Grant revenue is recognised in the income statement when the entity obtains control of the grant and it is probable that the economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to the entity and the amount of the grant can be measured reliably. If conditions are attached to the grant which must be satisfied before it is eligible to receive the contribution, the recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied. When grant revenue is received whereby the entity incurs an obligation to deliver economic value directly back to the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal transaction and the grant revenue is recognised in the balance sheet as a liability until the service has been delivered to the contributor, otherwise the grant is recognised as income on receipt. Donations and bequests are recognised as revenue when received. Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument. Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers. Members of the Company are Justices of Peace and Commissioners for Declarations who pay an annual subscription fee. Subscription paid In advance is treated as current liabilities. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

b.

Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and current replacement cost. Inventories acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration are valued at the current replacement cost as at the date of acquisition.

c.

Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses.

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INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows that will be received from the assets employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts. Plant and equipment that have been contributed at no cost or for nominal cost are valued and recognised at the fair value of the asset at the date it is acquired. Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated on a straight line basis over the assetÕs useful life to the entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. . The assetsÕ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. An assetÕs carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the assetÕs carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains or losses are included in the income statement. When revalue assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation reserve relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings. d.

Leases Leases of fixed assets where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not the legal ownership that are transferred to entities in the economic entity are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised by recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period. Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term. Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

e.

Financial Instruments Initial recognition and measurement Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the Company commits itself to either purchase or sell the asset (i.e. trade date accounting is adopted). Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transactions costs except where the instrument is classified Ôat fair value through profit or losses in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately. Classification and subsequent measurement Finance instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, amortised cost using the effective interest rate method or cost. Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be exchanged or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted. Amortised cost is calculated as: i.

the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition;

ii.

less principal repayments;

iii.

plus or minus the cumulative amortisation of the difference, if any, between the amount initially recognised and the maturity amount calculated using the effective interest method; and

iv.

less any reduction for impairment.

The effective interest method is used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the relevant period and is equivalent to the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts (including fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life (or when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term) of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying value with a consequential recognition of an income or expense in profit or loss. The Group does not designate any interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint venture entities as being subject to the requirements of accounting standards specifically applicable to financial instruments. (i)

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets are classified at Ôfair value through profit or lossÕ when they are held for trading for the

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VOLUME 8 r NUMBER 3 r SPRING 2011 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION purpose of short-term profit taking, or where they are derivatives not held for hedging purposes, or when they are designated as such to avoid an accounting mismatch or to enable performance evaluation where a group of financial assets is managed by key management personnel on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in carrying value being included in profit or loss. (ii)

Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

(iii)

Held-to-maturity investments Held-to-maturity nvestments are non-derivative financial assets that have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments, and it is the companyÕs intention to hold these investments to maturity. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

(iv)

Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are either not capable of being classified into other categories of financial assets due to their nature, or they are designated as such by management. They comprise investments in the equity of other entities where there is neither a fixed maturity nor fixed or determinable payments.

(v)

Financial liabilities Non-derivative financial liabilities (excluding financial guarantees) are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Fair Value Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. Valuation techniques are applied to determine the fair value for all unlisted securities, including recent armÕs length transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models. Impairment At each reporting date, the entity assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in the Income Statement. Derecognition Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is transferred to another party whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where the related obligations are discharged, cancelled or expired. The difference between the carrying value of the financial liability, which is extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss. f.

Impairment of Assets At each reporting date, the entity reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the assetÕs fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the assetÕs carrying value. Any excess of the assetÕs carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the Income Statement. Where the future economic benefits of the asset are not primarily dependent upon on the assets ability to generate net cash inflows and when the entity would, if deprived of the asset, replace its remaining future economic benefits, value in use is determined as the depreciated replacement cost of an asset. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of a class of asset, the entity estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Where an impairment loss on a revalue asset is identified, this is debited against the revaluation reserve in respect of the same class of asset to the extent that the impairment loss does not exceed the amount in the revaluation reserve for that same class of asset.

g.

Employee Benefits Provision is made for the entityÕs liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to Balance Sheet date. Employee benefits expected to be settled within one year together with benefits arising from wages, salaries and annual leave which may be settled after one year, have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled plus related on costs. Other employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the net present value. Contributions are made by the entity to an employee superannuation fund and are charged as expenses when incurred.

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INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION h.

Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.

i.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of expense. Receivables and payables in the Balance Sheet are shown inclusive of GST. Cash flows are presented in the Cash flow Statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

j.

Income Tax No provision for income tax has been raised, as the entity is exempt from income tax under Div 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

NOTE 2: REVENUE 2011

2010

$

$

OPERATING ACTIVITIES 218,254

234,499

Sales of Merchandise

20,790

48,218

Grant Income

25,423

4,183

Sundry Income

34,680

24,339

Training Fees Received

14,143

11,205

313,290

322,444

MembersÕ Subscriptions

NOTE 3: PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX

a.

2011

2010

$

$

5,919

870

EXPENSES Depreciation and Amortisation

NOTE 4: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 2011

2010

$

$

Accounts Receivable

(197)

(659)

Prepayment

1,648

5,087

Total current trade and other receivables

1,451

4,428

CURRENT

NOTE 5: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 2011

2010

$

$

26,898

7,182

(10,492)

(4,573)

16,406

2,609

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Office Equipment at cost Less accumulated depreciation Total Property, Plant and Equipment

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(a) Movements in carrying amounts: Movements in carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and end of the current financial year.

Additions

Disposals

Depreciation Expense

$

$

$

$

$

2,609

19,716

0

5,919

16,406

Opening Carrying amount

Plant and Equipment

Carrying Amount at 30 June 2011

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 NOTE 6: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 2011

2010

$ Accounts payable Subscriptions in advance GST Payable PAYG Withholding Superannuation Payable

$ 1,239

1,609

114,942

121,947

20,013

19,737

3,332

1,444

0

0

Employee Entitlements

7,786

676

Sundry Creditors and Accruals

1,098

1,896

148,410

147,309

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NOTE 7: EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE There were no significant events which occurred after the balance sheet date. NOTE 8: COMPANY STATUS The Company does not have a share capital as it is a company limited by guarantee. The liability of the members is limited to $1 in the event of the Company being wound up. At the 30th June, 2011 the number of members were 5,702 (2010 = 5,841 members) NOTE 9: RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE The Directors of the Company during the year were: President Ð Ray Burrows Vice-President Ð Robert Pilkington Vice-President Ð Marian Vierveyzer Vice-President Ð Ray Young OAM Director Ð Douglas Hull Director Ð John Gordon Director Ð Keith Revell Director Ð Tony Sahama Director Ð Yvonne Jex Director Ð Dave Read Director Ð Christopher Porter

NOTE 10: CASH FLOW INFORMATION A.

Reconciliation of Cash

Cash at Bank: Petty Cash Total B.

2011

2010

$

$

292,265

272,499

134

200

292,399

272,699

Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operating with Profit after Income Tax

Profit (loss) after income tax

27,028

69,010

5,919

870

Non-cash flows in Profit: Depreciation of Fixed Assets Changes in Assets and Liabilities Decrease(increase) in Trade and other Debtors

2,977

(3,880)

Decrease(increase) in Inventory

2,391

(13,680)

Decrease(increase) in Trade Creditors and Accruals

8,211

(20,983)

(7,110))

(6,889)

39,416

24,448

Decrease(increase) in Employee Provisions Total

NOTE 11: SEGMENT REPORTING The Company operates in one geographical location, being Queensland. The Principal activities of the Company are fostering the education of Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations, to disseminate information to members to assist them to carry out their duties under these positions and to support and protect the status and interests of Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations.

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VOLUME 8 r NUMBER 3 r SPRING 2011 NOTE 12: ENTITY DETAILS The registered office of the company is: Queensland Justices Association 751 Stanley Street WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102 The principal place of business is: Queensland Justices Association 751 Stanley Street WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102

NOTE 13: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION

2011 Total compensation 2010 Total compensation

Salary & fees

Superannuation

Total

64,252

5,460

69,712

60,052

6,296

66,348

NOTE 14: AUDITORÕS REMUNERATION 2011 $ 3,450

Remuneration of the auditor of the entity for: auditing or reviewing the financial report

2011 $ 3,450

NOTE 15: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (a) Interest rate risk: The CompanyÕs exposure to interest rate risk, which is the risk that a financial instrumentÕs value will fluctuate as a result of changes in market rates and the effective weighted average interest rates on those financial assets and liabilities, is as follows: Weighted average floating interest rate Effective rate 2011 % Financial assets Cash at bank Ð cheque account 0.01 Cash at bank Ð training account 0.01 Deposits at call 3.60 Total Financial Assets

interest 2010 % 0.01 0.01 3.60

2011 $ 12,313 8,992 270,960 292,265

2010 $ 142,204 6,016 124,279 272,499

(b) Credit Risk The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognised financial assets is the carrying amount of those assets, net of any provisions for doubtful debts, as disclosed in the statement of financial position and notes to the financial statements. The company does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single debtor or group under financial instruments into by the Company. (c) Net Fair Values The aggregate net fair values and carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities are disclosed in the statement of financial position and in the notes to the financial statements. No financial assets or liabilities are readily traded on organised markets. The net fair values of financial assets & liabilities approximate their carrying value.

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QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION Notice of annual General Meeting The annual General Meeting of the Queensland Justices Association will be held at 10.00am on Saturday 12th November, 2011 at QJA House 751 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba. The business to be transacted at the meeting is as follows: 1.

Members Present, Proxies Received and Apologies.

2.

Minutes of the Annual General meeting 13 November 2010 and business arising from the minutes.

3.

PresidentÕs Report 2010-11 as distributed at the meeting.

4.

Approval of Directors' Annual Report 2010-2011 as distributed at the meeting and published in the QJA Journal, Spring Edition 2011 and at www.qja.com.au.

5.

Approval of Financial Statements 2010-2011 Ð as published in the QJA Journal, Spring Edition 2011 and at www.qja.com.au.

6.

Special Motion- Approval of Constitutional Changes The Constitution of the Company is to be altered by substituting the Queensland Justices Association Constitution, endorsed at the EGM 2005 and amended at the SGM 2008, with the constitution labelled Constitution 2011 as distributed. This update has been emailed to eligible members, distributed to Branches, has been loaded onto the website www.qja.com.au, and supplied in paper version free of charge to members upon request made to the Registrar. An explanatory memorandum explaining the constitution changes follows.

7.

General Business Ð as required by section 250S of the Corporations Act 2001, the chair of the AGM must allow a reasonable opportunity for the members to ask questions about or make comments on the management of the company.

As per section 19 of the QJA Constitution, members who cannot attend the meeting have the right to vote by proxy on all motions except appointment of directors to the board (directors are elected by return of voting papers only). Valid proxies must be completed on the form below and, as per section 19.2 of the constitution, be returned to QJA State Office by two days clear of the meeting i.e. by 10.00am, Thursday 10th November, 2011.

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PROXY Form for the 2011 Annual General Meeting Saturday November 12, 2011 I ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ..ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ (Full Name) of ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ..ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ (Address) hereby appoint ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ..ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ. as my proxy for the Insert Ray Burrows (Chairman) or full name of another financial member

Annual General Meeting of Queensland Justices Association to be held on Saturday November 12, 2011. SignedÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ. ÉÉ./ÉÉÉ/2011 (ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ..) QJA Membership Number

Return to: The Registrar By mail to - QJA, PO Box 8419, Woolloongabba 4102 By fax to - 07 3392 2955 Or scan and email to Ð admin@qja.com.au THIS FORM IS TO REACH THE ABOVE BY NO LATER THAN 10.00am on THURSDAY 10th NOVEMBER, 2011. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Ballot for new QJA Board INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTERS All ordinary members, joint members, concession members and life members have the right to vote in an election of members to the board. Associate members and Honorary members are not eligible to vote (Section 6.7 of the QJA Constitution). Voting can only take place by completing the ballot paper as provided in the QJA Journal, Spring edition, or a photocopy of that voting paper. The ballot paper has two sections Section 1 - a section for your name, address, QJA membership number and signature. Section 2 - the ballot paper itself. Section 1 must be filled out clearly, correctly and completely for a ballot paper to be declared valid. Remember that your QJA membership number is the number appearing on your membership card or membership certificate Ð it is not your JP signing number. If in doubt, contact State Office to ensure that the number is correctly entered. This section is required to determine your eligibility to vote. Section 2 must be filled out by ticking

a maximum of one box for the position of President, and a maximum of three boxes for the position of Vice President

Should more than the maximum number of boxes be ticked for a particular category, all votes in that category shall be declared null and void. If less than the maximum number of boxes is ticked, those votes will count. The ballot paper, with both sections intact, should be returned to the QJA State Office. This can be done by

returning it in the pre-addressed envelope provided or placing it in an envelope marked with the words ÒVOTING PAPERÓ and addressing it to the Returning Officer, QJA, PO Box 8419, Woolloongabba, Qld, 4102. scanning and emailing it to admin@qja.com.au faxing it to 07 3392 2955 delivering it in person to 751 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba, during office hours. th

The deadline for receipt of all ballot papers is 10.00am on Thursday 10 November, 2011 at the QJA State Office. Ballot papers received after that time shall be declared null and void. Upon receipt at the QJA State Office, all ballot papers will be placed in a locked ballot box and will remain unopened until the closing date. After that time, the box will be opened in the presence of the returning officer. Section 1 will be detached from section 2 and a list of those who have voted will be compiled. Votes for the president shall be counted first. If the winner of the presidential vote has also nominated for the position of vice president or director, then that personÕs votes in elections for the lower position shall not be counted. Votes for Vice President shall be counted second. If the winners of the Vice Presidential vote have also nominated for the position of director, then their votes in the election for the position of director shall not be counted. As 10 nominations have been received and there are 10 positions on the Board, no ballot is necessary for the position of Director Ð Subject to the selection of President and Vice-Presidents all nominees are appointed as Directors on the Board.

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QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011 Section 1 - Voter Details First Name and Surname

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Postal Address

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QJA Membership Number

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Signature

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QUEENSLAND JUSTICES ASSOCIATION ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011 Section 2 Ð Ballot Paper

PRESIDENT Ð tick one box from the following

Burrows, Ray Hull, Doug VICE PRESIDENT Ð tick up to a maximum of three boxes from the following

Burrows, Ray Hull, Doug Pilkington, Robert Read, David Revell, Keith Vierveyzer, Marian Young OAM, Raymond DIRECTOR Ð As 10 nominations have been received and there are 10 positions on the Board, no ballot is necessary for the position of Director Ð Subject to the selection of President and Vice-Presidents all nominees are appointed as Directors on the Board.

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1DPH +XOO 'RXJ /RFDWLRQ +HUYH\ %D\ 6HHNLQJ HOHFWLRQ DV 3UHVLGHQW 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW 'LUHFWRU )URP WKH WLPH 'RXJ +XOO ¿UVW ORRNHG DW 4-$ PHPEHUVKLS KH UHFRJQLVHG WKH QHHG WR KDYH DOO WKH -3V ZRUNLQJ DW WKH VDPH KLJK VNLOOV OHYHO ZKLFK FDQ RQO\ EH DFKLHYHG WKURXJK FRQWLQXRXV UHJXODU WUDLQLQJ 7R WKLV HQG 'RXJ ZDV RQH RI WKH ¿UVW WR VXFFHVVIXOO\ FRPPHQFH %UDQFK WUDLQLQJ IRU QHZ -3V DQG 3URIHVVLRQDO 'HYHORSPHQW DW %UDQFK OHYHO 7KLV was one of the original stimuli for QJA Branch training. Doug’s vision for the QJA is to encourage all JPs to continue to train and develop their skills through the provision of WKH QHFHVVDU\ UHVRXUFHV DQG WR JURZ WKH RUJDQLVDWLRQ WKURXJK HQFRXUDJLQJ QHZ -3V WR MRLQ XV E\ GHPRQVWUDWLQJ WKH EHQH¿WV RI PHPEHUVKLS Doug also sees that a further membership group (Corporate Membership) can be added to the company to provide an added dimension to the 2UJDQLVDWLRQ &RUSRUDWH PHPEHUVKLS LV GH¿QHG DV 0HPEHUVKLS WDNHQ RXW E\ D %XVLQHVV 2UJDQLVDWLRQ RQ EHKDOI RI LWV -3 ZRUNHUV Doug’s desire is to foster cross Branch social activities to promote interaction between JPs and their families. He recognises the support families give to JPs and wants to encourage the families to be included in QJA activities.

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Bob Pilkington is one of the current Vice-Presidents and is seeking re-election as Vice-President or Director. Bob was born in Lismore in New South Wales and is married to Cecilee, has three married daughters and six grandchildren. %RE KDV EHHQ D -XVWLFH RI WKH 3HDFH 4XDOL¿HG VLQFH DQG D PHPEHU RI 4-$ VLQFH WKDW WLPH DOVR +H ZDV HOHFWHG Chairman of the Ipswich branch in 1995 and appointed Councillor (previous term for Director) in 2001. Bob was elected Vice-President in 2003 and then elected the 41st President of QJA in 2005, a position he held for the maximum two terms until 2009, before being re-elected to the Board once again as Vice-President that same year. His Presidency oversaw many strides forward, including the publication of The Guide to JP Practice in Queensland DQG 4-$¶V 572 VWDWXV +H LV DOVR D TXDOL¿HG WUDLQHU DQG KDV WUDLQHG PDQ\ VWXGHQWV to become JPs at QJA. %RE VHUYHG IRU \HDUV LQ 5$$) WKURXJKRXW 4XHHQVODQG 1HZ 6RXWK :DOHV 9LFWRULD 1HZ =HDODQG DQG 6RXWK (DVW $VLD +H RSHUDWHG KLV RZQ VPDOO EXVLQHVV IRU IRXU \HDUV DQG IRU ¿YH \HDUV PDQDJHG DQ HTXDO RSSRUWXQLW\ HPSOR\PHQW DJHQF\ IRU WKH 8QLWLQJ &KXUFK )RU \HDUV KH ZDV D WUDGH LQVWUXFWRU FRUUHFWLRQDO VXSHUYLVRU DW %RUDOORQ &RUUHFWLRQDO &HQWUH He represented QJA as a delegate to the national peak body of Justices of the Peace, the Australasian Council of Justices Associations from 2006 to 2010.

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I became a JP in 1988 and have been involved in the Justice system since then, I was the cofounder and chairman of the reformed Townsville Branch of the QJA until 18 months ago when I came out of retirement and went back to work RQ D À\LQ À\RXW EDVLV , UHVLJQHG DV \RX FDQQRW KDYH DQ DEVHQWHH FKDLUPDQ , KDYH VLQFH EHFRPH D FDVXDO 'LUHFWRU RI the QJA representing the Northern Region. I am passionate about continual training and upgrading of JP’s knowledge and the expansion of the QJA.

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I became a JP (Qual) back in 2001 and soon after started up the Bundaberg branch of the QJA. I was the coordinator for the 2007 State Conference held in Bundaberg, which was the biggest conference ever held. I have also been instrumental in starting the social barbecue’s that Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, Howard and Gladstone attend. I have a lot of rural JP’s that call me for assistance at all times of the day and night and I am always happy to help. At the 2007 AGM I was accepted onto the Board of Directors. Since joining the Board, I have assisted in working through the many challenges that the company has faced, some of which are still ongoing. I have assisted other branches RI WKH 4-$ WR DFKLHYH WKHLU JRDOV LQ EXLOGLQJ WKHLU QXPEHUV DQG ¿QDQFHV $V D 'LUHFWRU , KDYH EHHQ ZLOOLQJ WR WUDYHO IDU DQG ZLGH RIWHQ DW P\ own expense, to support QJA branches and QJA events and enjoy this for the network system that has developed. With the skills and knowledge that I bring to the board I hope that you will see to allowing me another term on the Board to continue the hard ZRUN WKDW , DQG WKH RWKHU GLUHFWRUV KDYH XQGHUWDNHQ WR HQVXUH WKDW WKH 4-$ LV D ZHOO PDQDJHG ¿QDQFLDOO\ VWDEOH DQG FUHGLEOH RUJDQLVDWLRQ

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Keith is a current Director of the QJA and is seeking re-election as Vice-President or Director. Keith was born in the UK and migrated to Brisbane in 1971 where he married Gwen. They have two married sons and three grand-children. He has been a Justice of the Peace since 1987 and upgraded to JP (Qual) in 1995. Keith has been on the Branch Executive Committee of the Logan City branch since its inception and co-ordinated the QJA refresher workshops in Logan in 2009, 10 & 11. He is the editor of the QJA Journal, and overseas the Information Technology systems used by the QJA. He regularly volunteers as a JP at various Logan signing centres and at the Beenleigh Courthouse.

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Marian Vierveyzer is one of the current Vice-Presidents is seeking re-election as Vice-President or Director. In November 1999, Marian completed her JP (Qual) preparation course at Yeronga TAFE and took her Oath of Service in 2000. She became a member of QJA in 2001. Marian has been a member of the QJA Ipswich branch since 2003 and was elected Chairman of the branch that year. 2YHU WKH QH[W WKUHH \HDUV VKH HVWDEOLVKHG D QXPEHU RI LQLWLDWLYHV IRU WKH EUDQFK LQFOXGLQJ WKH ¿UVW UHIUHVKHU ZRUNVKRS open to non-member JPs, raising interest in branch meetings to regular attendance rates of 15-20 people. This prompted 0DULDQ WR FR RUGLQDWH WKH ¿UVW 6WDWH &RQIHUHQFH QRW RUJDQLVHG E\ 6WDWH 2I¿FH PDNLQJ LW PRUH DFFHVVLEOH WR -3V RXWVLGH WKH FDSLWDO FLW\ 0DULDQ LV D TXDOL¿HG WUDLQHU DQG KDV WUDLQHG D QXPEHU RI VWXGHQWV WR EHFRPH -3V 6KH KDV SDUWLFLSDWHG LQ D QXPEHU RI 4-$ 7UDLQHU SURIHVVLRQDO development workshops. ,Q 0DULDQ ¿OOHG D FDVXDO YDFDQF\ RQ WKH 4-$ %RDUG DQG DW WKH IROORZLQJ $*0 ZDV RI¿FLDOO\ HOHFWHG WR WKH %RDUG $V D GLUHFWRU VKH KDV been involved in a number of refresher seminars, including those hosted by branches other than Ipswich. She has been a guest speaker at many branch meetings and taken an active role at the Annual State Conference. 0DULDQ ZDV UH HOHFWHG LQ DQG WKHQ LQ ZDV HOHFWHG 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW 5HFHQWO\ VKH IDFLOLWDWHG WKH FUHDWLRQ RI RI¿FLDO 4-$ 9LVLRQ DQG Mission statements and has established the QJA Women’s & Diversity Committee, with goals to foster social inclusion within QJA. In her paid career, Marian works full time in the Safety arena in the construction industry. She is married to Bill with three married children and six grandchildren (and counting).

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In 1989 I was elected Convenor of the Central Queensland Regional Sub-Committee of the Queensland Justices’ Association and have been involved as JP leader in the community ever since. With legislation changing every year I saw the need to upgrade the standards of local Justices of the Peace. This led me to be heavily involved in the development of training seminars in Central and Western Queensland. I have been the Chairperson of the Rockhampton Branch for many years and was elected a member of the QJA Board in 2002. Since then I have been involved in reforming branches in Gladstone, Townsville, Mt. Isa, and Mackay. When I am in Brisbane during the Christmas and New Year break, I always make an effort to go out and meet QJA members at local signing centres. I have also had the pleasure with my committee of organising three QJA State Conferences in Rockhampton. In 2005, I became a QJA accredited tutor so that I could conduct JP (Qual) training courses and in 2009 had my QJA trainer accreditation renewed under the new RTO system. I have always been prepared to travel far and wide to support the people and events of the QJA and I ask the members to consider electing me to the Board of Directors again so that this work can be continued.

5HJLRQDO 5RXQGXS &DERROWXUH %UDQFK &RPPLWWHH Ray Young OAM (Vice-President), Angela Yin (Registrar) and Ray Burrows (President) travelled to Caboolture on Saturday 2nd June for a second meeting with QJA members in the Caboolture area to form a

branch. Positive results with eleven people attending the meeting. The group elected as QJA Branch Chairperson Ron Court, with Secretary John Geary and Treasurer John Olding. The new branch will be called the QJA Caboolture Branch and have already discussed options for hosting refresher days and information workshops.

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Members of the QJA throughout Queensland. After the service we were invited to have Morning Tea and had the opportunity to talk to other guests. Jane is getting better slowly, I have sent Jane our card and hope that she will be with us soon, her daughter Marissa said in an email it may be six to eight weeks before Jane may return home, When I visited the signing Facilities those people who are on duty, have asked to send their regards to Jane, to cover us all. Thanks Scott Young our Deputy Secretary for doing our secretary work while Jane is recovering, also thanks to Lance Watson Deputy Chairman and Trainer, Lorraine McConachy our Treasurer and Social Co-ordinator DQG %HUQDUG 0ROOR\ RXU 3URJUDP 2I¿FHU IRU WKHLU VXSSRUW Below is a photo of our members who attended a special Church Service for the Opening of this year’s Law Year at St. Paul’s Cathedral

Trawling of social media sites that contain birth dates and private details can become the basis to establishing a false identity. Identity theft is the fastest growing and most lucrative criminal activity today, surpassing the drug trade. Annabel Buchanan Solicitor Inspector – Project Manager for the Inspectorate spoke about cruelty to animals. Ms Buchanan spoke to the JPs regarding their roles in authorising search warrants upon allegations of suspected criminal acts against animals. Support and compensation for victims of crime was a topic covered E\ *HUDOGLQH :DONHU 6HQLRU &RXUW 6XSSRUW 2I¿FHU RI 9LFWLPV $VVLVW Queensland who spoke about how victims of crimes navigate the acquisition of compensation after they have suffered an injury or the loss of a loved one. Ms Walker advised that Victims Assist Queensland was based upon a philosophy of criminals taking responsibility for their crimes and contributing to their victims’ compensation claims.

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QJA Panel members L-R, Ipswich Branch Chairman Brent Story, Director Keith Revell, President Ray Burrows, (Guest Speaker Rod Shelton answers a question), and Vice-President Marian Vierveyzer informed the group that the QJA was undertaking a number of JP diversity projects, including the formation of a working committee to organise QJA International Women’s Day for 2012. Some might have been surprised to learn that whilst JPs have been in existence since the 1200s, women have RQO\ EHHQ SHUPLWWHG WR KROG WKH RI¿FH IRU OHVV WKDQ \HDUV EXW DFFRXQW for approximately 50% of the honorary justices in Queensland. Congratulations to the Rosewood and Ipswich organising committee for a fantastic day.

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The Acting Registrar of the JP Branch, Dimitri Glianos also addressed the group about developments the Government is proposing for JPs in 4XHHQVODQG LGHDV WKDW ZHUH GLVFXVVHG LQFOXGHG WKH SURIHVVLRQDOLVDWLRQ RI the JP service. Mr Glianos made himself available to answer questions throughout the day regarding the authorities and procedures of JPs in Queensland. JPs were advised to keep a log book or diary of all JP jobs they conduct, recording basic information and procedures used. 7KH GD\ ¿QLVKHG ZLWK LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW 4&$7 4XHHQVODQG &LYLO DQG Administrative Tribunal) presented by Jon Duncan – Deputy Registrar, Ipswich Courthouse. Apart from being very informative Mr Duncan noted that he was a local boy and went to school in Rosewood. It was a rare opportunity to speak before his former primary school teacher who was in the audience.

*ROG &RDVW %UDQFK by Lyn Brown QJA – Gold Coast The collage photo at left shows some members of the runaway bay JP signing centre team receiving their DSSUHFLDWLRQ FHUWL¿FDWHV and apologies to those not appearing in this photo. This team has been built over a number of years. I took over the roster from Maria Rosseeuw a couple of years ago. Since then we have built the team to ¿IWHHQ A number of the team have worked on a regular weekly basis at runaway bay for PDQ\ \HDUV 2WKHUV KDYH UHFHQWO\ TXDOL¿HG DQG DIWHU FRPSOHWLQJ PHQWRULQJ sessions have now joined the team. A personal thanks is given for the support and friendships that have been formed over the recent years. The runaway bay JP signing centre operates under the QJA – gold coast branch Monday & Wednesday 10am – 2pm, Thursday 3pm – 6pm., location outside Coles in the Runaway Bay Village shopping centre Lea Drive, Runaway Bay.

Peter Boyes presents QJA Life Member Max Bourne with an engraved commemorative desk pen set and QJA Toowoomba coffee mug as farewell gift and memento of his dedication and service to the QJA Toowoomba Branch. Max has been a QJA member since 1974 and in 1985 was instrumental in the formation of the QJA Toowoomba Branch. Max has also been awarded the honour of a QJA Life Membership in recognition of his dedication and VHUYLFH WR WKH 4-$ $W WKH -XQH %UDQFK PHHWLQJ 0D[ ZDV RI¿FLDOO\ farewelled by Toowoomba members and presented with an engrave desk pen set and QJA Toowoomba Branch coffee mug as a memento of his service to QJA Toowoomba and the local community. His signing centre QDPH SODTXH ZDV RI¿FLDOO\ UHWLUHG LQWR 0D[œV SRVVHVVLRQ 2XU ORVV ZLOO certainly be Noosa’s gain. Max has been a very active Branch member and a consistent and eager volunteer at the JP Signing Centre at Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre.

Maroochydore AGM Angela Yin (Registrar) and Ray Burrows (President) travelled to Maroochydore on Tuesday night 19th July to address the QJA Maroochydore Branch AGM at the Maroochydore RSL. It was a good night with new blood being appointed. Chairman John Pearce, Secretary Anne Fletcher and Treasurer James Withford. Around seventeen attended with a number of apologies recorded.

Womens and Diversity Committee 7KH ÂżUVW PHHWLQJ RI WKH QHZ 4-$ :RPHQÂśV 'LYHUVLW\ &RPPLWWHH ZDV held on 12 July 2011 The Committee has already started planning for a bigger and better event, and has canvassed regional branches about having their own QJA IWD Booking forms will be available in the Summer edition so make sure you book early or it may sell out!!!

Call and say hello if you are in the area.

Toowoomba farewells longest serving member by Peter Boyes – QJA Toowoomba The June 2011 QJA Branch meeting in Toowoomba was a somewhat sombre event. One of our longest serving members and Branch Vice President, Mr Max Bourne was farewelled. Max has taken the opportunity to move on to warmer pastures in Noosa and will be moving his family DQG WKH PDMRULW\ RI KLV )LQDQFLDO $GYLVRU SUDFWLFH WR WKLV VLJQL¿FDQWO\ warmer location.

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