Wednesday, February 29, 2012

LITIGANT PESTS COST $6.2M



VICTORIA'S litigant pests–hoons etc, the-Murdoch owned-H.S is not above name calling– have bled millions of dollars from taxpayers–fake outrage– with more than 400 hopeless legal claims.
While genuine victims wait years to find justice, 14 troublemakers have clogged the courts with hundreds of futile actions.–Did these so-called troublemakers get a V.I.P type quick service that was denied to ‘genuine victims’ or is the H.S attempting to manipulate you emotionally??–The state has been forced to spend up to $6.2 million fighting off their claims, which have been described by judges as scandalous, contemptuous and irrelevant.–Yeah, and, So What. What else would an employee with a vested interest say?
The Department of Justice confirmed there were 14 declared vexatious litigants in Victoria, who have pursued police, politicians, judges, banks and even relatives with a range of complaints, from fanciful conspiracies to imagined debts.
The parliamentary Law Reform Committee–only the public can change a law–has launched an inquiry into how they affect the justice system.How much are they spending on an inquiry into the activities of FOURTEEN PEOPLE OVER SEVENTY SEVEN YEARS? Is there better things to spend the ‘taxpayer dollar' on? How much money is being spent on this inquiry? 
Available figures show they have launched more than 400 proceedings in various courts.
A Herald Sun analysis reveals:
MASS murderer Julian Knight cost taxpayers $250,000, launching 16 claims in just three years. Only three of those had legal merit. Notice that they start with a particular type of person? This is an attempt to embed into your mind, what type of person they are talking about, a criminal. 
JILTED divorcee Ian Kay, who was involved in 53 cases over a decade, boasted in court of the financial burden he had imposed on the state.
THE most recently declared vexatious litigant, Brian William Shaw, tried to bring 35 criminal charges against 20 people including the Prime Minister whom he accused of treason for altering laws that referred to the Queen.
The Supreme Court has the power to declare someone vexatious if they consistently launch action without proper legal grounds.
It bans them making further claims without court permission. Victoria's foremost expert on the subject, Monash University scholar Simon Smith, found there has been a 190 per cent increase in the number of vexatious litigant orders made nationally since 2000. Selective facts? Remember that there are only 14 vexatious litigants (v.l). If there was 7 v.l’s in 2000, we have had a 100% increase. Typically in this situation, the corporate media refers to a percentage increase when they want to manipulate you into thinking that something is developing, or growing quickly, and, they refer to a number increase if they wish to downplay the growth. It is one of the oldest journalistic tricks in the book. The real issue here is why have courts increased their censorship over people seeking justice by 190% in just 8 years, and, why does the same business that is being sued or charged, get to adjudicate the claim?


Is the Australian colony a free country or a plantation?
"The large numbers of courts and the explosion of laws has increased the potential for vexatious litigation in recent time," he said. Can you believe this shit? Seriously. The large number of courts? How many more courts are there in 2008 than 2000? The explosion of laws? Given that there was no referendum between 2000-2008, there were no law changed, never mind an explosion, but, to be fair, this so-called expert is referring to legislation, or Acts of Parliament. Legislation is created, voted on, and enacted by politicians, so it would seem it is the politicians fault there was a 190% increase in v.l’s....sounds fair, but is that the point that our so-called expert was trying to make?? Of course you are supposed to be emotionally caught up in this drama, demanding that the Government do something about it....
Yes, it is the Hegelian dialect at play again, just like Port Arthur, Bali, London, the Gulf of Tonkin, Pearl Harbour and most famously, 9/11.
Mr Smith said litigants made an average of 20 claims each. But they soaked up few resources compared to lost-cause corporate claims such as Seven Network boss Kerry Stoke's failed bid to sue over football broadcast rights, which racked up $200 million in legal fees. 
Victoria is among the states most plagued by court pests, eclipsed only by Queensland, which has so far declared 17.
The Department of Justice was unable to estimate their financial impact on the system, butthat hasn’t impeded the H.S deciding the figure and publishing it in a headline dressed as a fact–each of Julian Knight's claims cost the department an average of $15,652 to fight in legal fees and labour.
Most of the 400-plus claims made by Victoria's vexatious litigants were levelled at public figures or institutions, taking the potential cost to taxpayers towards $6.2 million.
Victoria's 14 vexatious litigants were declared between 1930 and 2007.
They are: Julian Knight, Brian Shaw, Ian Kay, Gabor Horvath, Michael Weston, David Sjostrom Clemens Lindsay, Constance May Bienvenu, Edna Frances Isaacs and Geza Laszloffy, Kathleen Gallo, William Cousin, Abdul Madjil Ben Hemici, and former Fitzroy footy great Goldsmith Collins.
The first was Rupert Millane in 1930, who launched 200 actions in five years.

LAW SLAMS DOOR ON TONY MOKBEL'S ESCAPE


Tony Mokbel
Tony Mokbel's bid to get off drug charges will be thwarted by new legislation. Picture: Trevor Pinder Herald Sun
TONY Mokbel's bid to get off drug charges he has already admitted to will today be thwarted by rare retrospective legislation.
Attorney-General Robert Clark's new law–on what date was the referendum?–to fix up the problem of dodgy affidavits will also stop the hundreds of other convicted and accused criminals who were expected to follow Mokbel's lead.
Mr Clark's retrospective legislation–as opposed to law–should put an end to Mokbel's attempt to change his plea and he is likely to be sentenced as soon as he is well enough.
The Herald Sun last week revealed more than 9000 Victoria Police officers had confessed to illegally preparing affidavits used to get search warrants and other warrants going back at least 15 years.
Evidence gained from those faulty warrants stood to be excluded from more than 6000 pending court cases involving murders, sex offences, drug dealing and other major crimes.
His retrospective legislation covers every unsworn affidavit made before November, which is when the problem was discovered.The unsworn affidavit bungle was threatening to throw the justice system into chaos for years, which is why Mr Clark is moving to head off the problem.
It means evidence gained from warrants obtained with dodgy–read UNLAWFUL– affidavits can be used in court, including evidence in the Mokbel case.
THESE CRIMINALS/PUBLIC SERVANTS ARE THE BIGGEST PROBLEM OUR COMMUNITY FACE. 
"The Victorian Coalition Government considers the potential consequences for the legal system arising from these affidavits remaining unremedied to be so grave that legislation is required," Mr Clark said yesterday.
"If this legislation were not enacted,–Victoria Police would be held accountable for their unlawful actions, which our government/business/crime syndicate cannot tolerate because we’ve worked hard to fool you into thinking that legislation applies to the community, rather than the public servants– there would potentially be a heavy toll on–profits–victims of crime, community safety–LMFAO– and our court system as a result of criminal proceedings being delayed, disrupted or unable to be determined on their merits solely because of procedural defects in the swearing or affirming of affidavits.”–It follows that if your case was thrown out because of a procedural defect, you can reactivate it.
Police are supposed to swear an oath or affirmation as to the truth and accuracy of the contents of affidavits.
But an investigation discovered thousands of police had just been signing them instead of swearing them.
MoorK@heraldsun.com.au

Sunday, February 19, 2012

WA ’TENT EMBASSY' REMAINS DEFIANT

Cortlan Bennett February 19, 2012 - 8:19PM Advertisement Protesters at an Aboriginal "tent embassy" in Perth have vowed to defy authorities following an early morning police raid that led to angry scenes when vehicles and tents were removed. Police have warned they will return in force to the Heirisson Island site, on the central Swan River, if the protesters continue to camp there in breach of council by-laws. About 50 armed officers enforced a City of Perth notice on Sunday morning, ordering the removal of tents and cars from the public reserve. However, some protesters said they would re-erect their tents on the site, which they claim is sacred Aboriginal land. The "tent embassy" was set up earlier in the week in protest at the WA government's proposed $1 billion native title settlement deal with the Noongar people of the state's southwest. While the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council, which officially represents traditional owners in the region, has agreed to the deal, some local Aboriginal groups have rejected it, saying they were not consulted. Police on Sunday claimed a "moral win" for their operation, which ended without violence, arrests or any charges. However, there were angry scenes when flatbed trucks arrived to load up protesters' cars and two columns of police marched in. Men, women and children protesters confronted the officers and hurled abuse, before eventually driving off. Inspector Bill Munnee later told reporters the protest "may escalate, it may not, but we are prepared to go back again". "What we didn't want was to have a tent embassy there for the next 40 years like in Canberra - that was never going to happen," he said. Insp Munnee said police were not trying to intimidate the protesters and had not sought a confrontation. "Our intent was always to let the City of Perth do their job and look for a peaceful resolution," he said. "We achieved that and we're very grateful. We respect everyone's right to protest peacefully." After the raid, about 60 protesters defiantly remained and declared they would stay at the site until the native title deal had been resolved. "This embassy will remain here," said Greg Martin, a spokesman for the protesters. "We have legal counsel, constitutional lawyers working on this case so we can assert our right to our land." Mr Martin said the protesters would be seeking an injunction this week to prevent further police and council action. "Our only means of expressing our objection (to the native title deal) is to get in people's faces and tell them this is our land," he said. City of Perth chief executive Frank Edwards said he was satisfied with the outcome of the operation but disappointed the protesters had not cooperated earlier. He said the protest was a matter outside the council's authority. This story was found at: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/wa-tent-embassy-remains-defiant-20120219-1tgr3.html

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

SUPPLEMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR OFFERING STATE/TERRITORY DEBT SECURITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE OF STATE AND TERRITORY BORROWING

EX-99 ex-g.htm EXHIBIT G -- SUPPLEMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR OFFERING STATE/TERRITORY DEBT SECURITIES
EXHIBIT G
 
 
EXECUTION COPY
 
SUPPLEMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR OFFERING STATE/TERRITORY
DEBT SECURITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUSTRALIAN
GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE OF STATE AND TERRITORY BORROWING

This Supplement is entered into as of 14 October 2010, by and among Barclays Capital Inc., Barclays Bank PLC, Merrill Lynch International (Australia) Ltd and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (the "New Dealers"), the Commonwealth of Australia represented by the Department of the Treasury (the “Commonwealth”), Queensland Treasury Corporation (the “Issuing Entity”) and the Treasurer on behalf of the Government of Queensland (the “State”).

Reference is made to the Agreement for Offering State/Territory Debt Securities in connection with the Australian Government Guarantee of State and Territory Borrowing, dated as of 11 December 2009, by and among the Commonwealth, the Issuing Entity, the State and the Dealers named therein, a copy of which is attached hereto as Annex I (as amended or supplemented, the "Offering Agreement").

The Commonwealth and the New Dealers hereby agree as follows:

1.           Defined Terms.  All capitalized terms used but not defined in this Supplement have the meanings assigned thereto in the Offering Agreement.

2.           Joinder of New Dealers.  Each of the New Dealers hereby joins in and agrees to become a party to the Offering Agreement with all right, title and interest as a Dealer thereunder and subject to all of the terms and conditions thereof as if each New Dealer were an original party and signatory thereto.

3.           Notice.   The New Dealers’ notice addresses for the purposes of the Offering Agreement are as follows:

Barclays Capital Inc.
745 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
United States of America
Attn: Syndicate Registration
Telephone: +1-212-526-0015
Facsimile: +1-646-834-8133
Email: mtndskldn@barclayscapital.com

Barclays Bank PLC
5 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London E14 4BB
United Kingdom
Attn: MTN Dealers
Telephone: +44-20-7773-9090
Facsimile: +44-20-7516-7548
Email: mtndskldn@barclayscapital.com

 
 

 

Merrill Lynch International (Australia) Ltd
Level 38
Governor Phillip Tower
1 Farrer Place
Sydney
NSW 2000
Australia
Attn: Debt Capital Markets
Telephone: +612-9225-6773
Facsimile: +612-9225-6551

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
One Bryant Park
New York, NY 10036
United States of America
Attn: High Grade Transaction Management / Legal
Facsimile: +1-646-855-5958


[Signature Page Follows]

 
 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Commonwealth, the Issuing Entity, the State and the New Dealers have executed this Supplement as of the date first set forth above.

Signed for and on behalf of the
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
represented by the Department of the Treasury
 
by
 
  
 
  
 
  Ken Henry   /s/ Ken Henry 
      
  Name of Signatory   Signature 
 
 
in the presence of:
 
      
  Sharon McCluskey   /s/ Sharon McCluskey 
      
   Name of witness
 
   Signature of witness
 
  

QUEENSLAND TREASURY CORPORATION

By:
 /s/ Neil Castles
 
 
Name:
Neil Castles
 
 
Title:
Acting Chief Executive
 


THE TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF QUEENSLAND

By:
 /s/ Andrew Fraser
 
 
Name:
Andrew Fraser
 
 
Title:
Treasurer
 


BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

By:
 /s/ Pamela Kendall
 
 
Name:
Pamela Kendall
 
 
Title:
Director
 


BARCLAYS BANK PLC

By:
 /s/ Gordon Youl
 
 
Name:
Gordon Youl
 
 
Title:
Director
 


 
 

 


MERRILL LYNCH INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) LTD

By:
 /s/ Daniel de la Cruz
 
 
Name:
Daniel de la Cruz
 
 
Title:
Director
 


MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

By:
 /s/ Teresa Radzinski
 
 
Name:
Teresa Radzinski
 
 
Title:
Managing Director
 



cc:
UBS Limited
 
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
 
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
 
Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch
 
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
 
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
 
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
 
J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
 
J.P. Morgan Securities Limited
 
Macquarie Bank Limited London Branch
 
Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc.
 
National Australia Bank Limited
 
Nomura International plc
 
Nomura Securities International, Inc.
 
Royal Bank of Canada Europe Limited
 
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
 
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
 
Westpac Banking Corporation



 
 

 

Annex I

[Copy of Offering Agreement]

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

MARK MCMURTRIE SPEAKING IN MELBOURNE

THURSDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2012
Trades Hall Building, Carlton 6.00 P.M
$10/$5
USB Sticks of Mark’s research available $30
DVD’s of Mark’s work available $5

FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 2012
Occupy Melbourne Workshop, City Square 5.00 P.M

SUNDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2012
11.00 - 1.30 PM

  • Tyabb Community Hall, 1535 Frankston-Flinders Road, Tyabb
  • Out of the fires of discontent rises the determination to create a network of mutual support, recognition, and affirmation of the Sovereign Rights of the country's Original Peoples.

    A major purpose of the Original Sovereign Tribal Federation is to unite Original societynationally. This purpose comes about through the vision to re-dignify relations with self and between genders and clans.

    "National unity through the OSTF provides a foundation for practical, ethical and cultural practices from which to reach out to non-indigenous society."

    The Original Sovereign Tribal Federation is poised on an intercultural boundary, rich in possibility for the development of modern Original culture as an integral part of a holistic vision for all Australians.

    Mark McMurtrie has 20 years experience in uncovering the fraud of the Crowns' claim to Sovereignty or dominion over the land and Tribes of this continent. Mark has a broad and in depth knowledge of how the parliaments of the UK and Australia have fraudulently tried to claim ownership over Tribal lands and people and has been instrumental in exposing the actions of the Crown Corporations' enslaving of Australians without Australians even knowing by using legal processes such as Capitus Dominutio Maxima.

    The invaluable information offered will include exposure to the documents which prove the nature and extent of the fraud being perpetuated by the Crown and its parliaments and how the Australian parliaments are now trying to claim ownership of both the land AND people of this continent as slaves.

    Information will also include how to respectfully present yourself before the Crowns' paid judges and deny them any right to treat you as a slave.....etc.
    You will hear a summary of how the UK came to be, where their statutes come from and what legality there is (or more appropriately ISN'T) in the Crown and its' minion Australian parliaments claims.

    Find out why the only people on this continent that own land are the Tribal people, and why people who think they own land here are called land HOLDERS and not land owners....and much more...

    Mark is speaking at Tyabb Community Hall this Sunday 19th of FEB

    1535 Frankston-Flinders Road, Tyabb
    Melways Ref: 148 J10
    CATCH TRAIN TO FRANKSTON THEN SWAP TO STONY POINT LINE.

    $10 waged, $5 unwaged. (or donation) DVD's with Mark's work available for $5