Prosecution outcomes

Criminal prosecutions
Date of outcome Defendant/respondent Court and judge/magistrate Sort descending Legislative provision/s breached Outcome
South Coast NSW Aquaculture Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4533)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000

More info: MR1213-25

Capital Development Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7226) ACT Magistrates Court (Chief Magistrate Walker)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1000

More info: MR1213-07

Buru Ngunawal Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4005) ACT Magistrates Court (Lawton)

ss. 330-10(1) and 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $200 for each offence, ie $400

Aboriginal Corporation of Employment and Training Development (ICN 1900) Adelaide Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

Wandoo Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2160) Albury Local Court

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $3000 ($1000 + $1000 + $1000). Ordered to pay court costs of $81.00.

More info: MR1112-11

Mirnirri Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2677) Ali Curung Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1375

More info: MR1112-40

The Arrernte Council of Central Australia Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 442) Alice Springs Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330–10(1) (2 charges) and s. 348–1(1) (4 charges) CATSI Act

Fined $12 000

More info: MR1314-09

The Arrernte Council of Central Australia Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 442) Alice Springs Court of Summary Jurisdiction

ss. 330‑1(1), 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $3000 ($1000 + $1000 + $1000)

Watiyawanu Artists of Amunturrnga Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2400) Alice Springs Court of Summary Jurisdiction

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $4125 ($1375 + $1375 + $1375)

More info: MR1112-11

The Artists Of Ampilatwatja Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4212) Alice Springs Local Court

1. s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
2. s. 348–1(1) CATSI Act 

Convicted and fined $200 for each offence, ie $400

Canteen Creek Owairtilla Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7601) Alice Springs Local Court

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $2100 for each offence, ie $4200

Aputula Homelands Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1724) Alice Springs Local Court (N/A)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Application for deregistration of corporation filed with ORIC as a requirement of the charge being withdrawn.

Land River Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4681) Alice Springs Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

Anhelke Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 535) Alice Springs Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $500

More info: MR1213-25

Amawurra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3529) Alyangula Court of Summary Jurisdiction

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $4500 ($1500 + $1500 +$1500)

More info: MR1112-11

GEMYDU Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 8218) Alyangula Local Court (Judge O'Loughlin)
  1. s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
  2. s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  3. s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  4. s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
  5. s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  6. s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  7. s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
  8. s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  9. s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Failure to lodge general, financial and auditor's reports for 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23.

Convicted and fined $1,500 for charges 1, 4 and 7, and $3,500 for charges 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9. Ordered to pay costs of $117.00.

Mundywadygul Yidindji Tribal Council Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7351) Atherton Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Bidwell-Maap Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7470) Bairnsdale Magistrates Court

s. 330–10(1) CATSI Act

Discharged without conviction under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914 upon entering $100 good behaviour bond for six months.

More info: MR1415-31

Kurnai Gunai Elders Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3581) Bairnsdale Magistrates Court (Magistrate Dunn)

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Proven but dismissed without penalty, s. 19B Crimes Act 1914

More info: MR1415-31

Bidwell-Maap Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7470) Bairnsdale Magistrates Court (Mr Simon Garnett)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but discharged without conviction under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914

Angkamuthi Tribal Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4638) Bamaga Magistrates Court (Mr T J Black)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914.

More info: MR1617-09

Dordluk Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7103) Barunga Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1000

More info: MR1213-25

The South Coast Indigenous Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3101) Batemans Bay Local Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000

Hika Te Kowhai (aka Stewart) Batemans Bay Local Court (Magistrate Dick)

ss. 192E(1)(b) and 254(b)(ii) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Sentenced to imprisonment for 10 months with a non-parole period of seven months. Ordered to pay $10 000 compensation to Gudhuga Training & Employment Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3342).

On appeal the sentence was varied to imprisonment for seven months with a non-parole period of four months. Ordered to pay $5000 compensation to the corporation.

More info: MR1112-30, MR1112-33, MR1213-15

Shane Carriage Batemans Bay Local Court (Magistrate Dick)

ss. 192E(1)(b) and 254(b)(ii) Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Sentenced to imprisonment for seven months with a non-parole period of four months. Ordered to pay $10 000 compensation to Gudhuga Training & Employment Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3342).

On appeal the sentence was varied to imprisonment for seven months fully suspended upon entering into a seven month good behaviour bond. Ordered to pay $5000 compensation to the corporation.

More info: MR1112-30, MR1112-33, MR1213-15

Eagle Hawke Indigenous Corporation (ICN 7692) Bega Local Court

s. 330‑10 CATSI Act

Charge proven, dismissed without conviction under s. 19B Crimes Act.

More info: MR1415-31

Barapa Barapa Nation Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4743) Bendigo Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10 CATSI Act

Fined $1000

More info: MR1415-31

Djardwajarli Enterprises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (ICN 7502) Boggabilla Local Court (Local Court Magistrate O'Brien)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $5000

More info: MR1617-09

Winangali Community Development Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4218) Boggabilla Local Court (Local Court Magistrate O'Brien)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $5000

More info: MR1617-09

Euraba Paper Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3791) Boggabilla Local Court (Local Court Magistrate Rabbidge)

s. 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but discharged without conviction under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914

Jungalina Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1726) Borroloola Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

More info: MR1112-40

Yuibera Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation (ICN 1475) Brisbane Magistrates Court

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $4500 ($1500 + $1500 + $1500). Ordered to pay court costs of $75.90.

More info: MR1112-03

Mackay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Alternative Care and Foster Care Services (ICN 2261) Brisbane Magistrates Court

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $4500 ($1500 + $1500 + $1500). Ordered to pay court costs of $75.90.

More info: MR1112-03

Dundalli Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Youth Services (ICN 2443) Brisbane Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

More info: MR1314-27

Enmaraleek Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7469) Broadmeadows Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10 CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged under s. 19B with $100 good behaviour bond for six months

More info: MR1415-31

Goobiny Aboriginal Corporation Broome Magistrates Court

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and released without sentence under s. 20(1)(a) Crimes Act 1914

Djugun Tribal Creations Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7044) Broome Magistrates Court

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and released without sentence under s. 20(1)(a) Crimes Act 1914

Jukanyula Aboriginal Corporation For Childrens Enrichment (ICN 1073) Bundaberg Magistrates Court

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $600. Ordered to pay court costs of $92.90.

MNDBDYSUL Indigenous Corporation (ICN 7525) Cairns Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Ina Buai Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Corporation (Research and Resource Centre) (ICN 7173) Cairns Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

More info: MR1415-31

Wanjahnin Women's Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4696) Cairns Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $3500. Ordered to pay court costs $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Warraberalgal Fishermen's Torres Strait Islander Corporation (ICN 7354) Cairns Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $250. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Wunkula Training, Education and Business Development Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7188) Cairns Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $250. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Women Beyond Today Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7410) Canberra Magistrates Court (Magistrate Dr B Boss)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 20(1)(a) Crimes Act 1914 upon recognizance to beof good behaviour to 12 months and a surety of $500.

Ngarigu Currawong Clan Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7380) Canberra Magistrates Court (Magistrate Dr B Boss)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $100. Ordered to pay court costs of $79.00.

More info: MR1516-15

Wagoongalier Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4489) Carnarvon Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1000

More info: MR1314-09

Burringurrah Community Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 593) Carnarvon Magistrates Court (Scutt)

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $3500

Carnarvon Community Patrol Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3381) Carnarvon Magistrates' Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000

More info: MR1314-09

Gudjal Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4248) Charters Towers Magistrates Court

s. 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $500. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1415-31

Valmai O'Brien Cloncurry Magistrate Court (Magistrate Madsen)

ss. 561‑1 and 561‑5 CATSI Act

Sentenced to six months imprisonment (suspended) with a 12 month good behaviour bond. Also banned from managing corporations for five years.

More info: MR1112-36, MR1213-19

Yawarra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 958) Condobolin Local Court

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $750

Batharra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4100) Cooktown Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $300. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1415-31

Bana Mindilji Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3928) Cooktown Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Lundinwarra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 599) Cooktown Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1200. Ordered to pay court costs $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Nguurruumungu Indigenous Corporation (ICN 7592) Cooktown Magistrates Court (Magistrate Coman)

s. 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $500. Ordered to pay court costs of $89.00.

More info: MR1516-15

Muluuri Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4773) Coolgardie Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $220

More info: MR1314-09

Sharon Anderson, Rae Fernando, Siffia Fernando, Wayne Fernando and Colin Turnbull Coonamble District Court, Coonamble (Magistrate Van Zuylen)

s. 435-5(5) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $600 each

More info: MR1718-07

Gurunadji Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2459) Darwin Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

More info: MR1112-40

Kalumbulani Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2664) Darwin Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but dischared without penalty under s. 19B

More info: MR1112-40

Kunbohwinjgu (Fresh Water) Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2894) Darwin Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

More info: MR1112-40

Amangarra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2065) Darwin Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1000

More info: MR1213-25

Namarrkon Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2896) Darwin Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

More info: MR1112-40

Wamanki Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2955) Darwin Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

More info: MR1112-40

Yuyung Nyannung Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3545) Darwin Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

More info: MR1213-25

Mawurli and Wirriwangkuma Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2188) Darwin Local Court

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $1000

Mantiyupwi Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 8586) Darwin Local Court (Morris)

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and released without sentence under s. 20(1)(a) Crimes Act 1914

Munjumunmun Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4770) Darwin Magistrates Court

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

More info: MR1314-27

Murwangi Community Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2013) Darwin Magistrates Court (Stipendiary Magistrate Bradley)

ss. 330–10(1) and 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1000 ($200 + $300 + $200 + $300)

Veronica Anne Cubillo Darwin Supreme Court (Justice Blokland)

ss. 265‑25(3) (5 charges) and 265‑25(1) (1 charge) CATSI Act, and s. 258 Criminal Code (NT)

Sentenced to three months' imprisonment, backdated to 30 April 2015, and a further five months in home detention. Ordered to repay $7624.50 to North Australian Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service - Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4641).

More info: MR1314-11, MR1415-08, MR1415-32, MR1415-33, MR1415-35

Kupungarri Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 413) Derby Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000

More info: MR1314-09

Burrumburru Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7292) Doomadgee Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $3500. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Doomadgee Rodeo Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7424) Doomadgee Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Widjagudgeegudgee Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7887) Doomadgee Magistrates Court (Mr S D Mosch)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1000

More info: MR1617-09

Barwon Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7323) Downing Centre Local Court, Sydney (Atkinson, J)

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000

Southern Regional Indigenous Corporation (ICN 8098) Downing Centre Local Court, Sydney (LCM Susan McIntyre)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $5000

Trevor Close Downing Centre Local Court, Sydney (Magistrate Horan)

s. 265‑25(3)(a) CATSI Act

Convicted and discharged on own recognisance upon giving security of $500.00 and to be of good behaviour for 12 months. Ordered to make reparations of $7,279.25 to the Githabul Nation Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC

More info: MR1516-25, MR1617-16, MR1617-24

Sandra Gail Newman Dubbo District Court (Judge Lerve)

s. 284‑1 and Div 290 CATSI Act

Sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, to be released on a two-year good behaviour bond, after serving five months in jail. Ordered to repay $67,776.85 to the Orana Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1519). Also banned from managing corporations for five years.

More info: MR1213-21, MR1314-12

Central Highlands Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 195) Emerald Magistrates Court

1. s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
2. s. 348–1(1) CATSI Act 

Convicted and fined $2500 for each offence, ie $5000

Eidsvold Wakka Wakka Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2912) Gayndah Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $350. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Naaguja Warangkarri Aboriginal Corporation Geraldton Magistrates Court

ss. 330-10(1) and 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $200

Wila Gutharra Community Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2705) Geraldton Magistrates Court (Webb)

ss. 330-10(1) and 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1000

Belang Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3738) Geraldton Magistrates' Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2750

More info: MR1314-09

Bailai Aboriginal Corporation for Land and Culture (ICN 2732) Gladstone Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914 upon recognizance to be of good behaviour for 12 months and a surety of $500. Ordered to pay court costs $89.90.

More info: MR1617-09

Bundaghan Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7451) Gladstone Magistrates Court (Mr J Clarke)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914 upon recognizance to be of good behaviour for 12 months and a surety of $500.

More info: MR1617-09

Yaruman Art and Culture Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4415) Halls Creek

ss. 330‑10(1), 348‑1(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500 ($500 + $500 + $500). Ordered to pay court costs of $121.95.

More info: MR1112-03

Brewongle Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3479) Hamilton Magistrates Court (Magistrate Mellas)

s. 330–10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $300. Ordered to pay court costs of $75.50.

More info: MR1415-31

K’gari Education and Culture Centre Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3062) Hervey Bay

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $3500 ($1000 + $1000 +$1500). Ordered to pay court costs of $75.90.

More info: MR1112-03

Innisfail Community Justice Group (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation) (ICN 4124) Innisfail Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Djuldjurd Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4731) Jabiru Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Convicted, bond s. 20(1)(a)

More info: MR1314-09

Kakadu Arts and Culture Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7373) Jabiru Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $200

More info: MR1314-09

Karlkurla Language & Culture Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1645) Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $4500 ($1500 + $1500 + $1500). Ordered to pay court costs of $76.45.

More info: MR1112-40

Waina Family Aboriginal Corporation Kalumburu Magistrates Court

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $500

Winganjie Blue Water Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2997) Kalumburu Magistrates' Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $750

More info: MR1314-09

Yaburara And Coastal Mardudhunera Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3134) Karratha Magistrates Court

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $4,500

Yaburara and Coastal Mardudhunera Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3134) Karratha Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $5000

More info: MR1314-09

Camfield Mudbura Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2668) Katherine Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

More info: MR1112-40

Gawooleng Yawoodeng Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1585) Kununurra Magistrates Court

1. s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
2. s. 348–1(1) CATSI Act

Dismissal - Proven but dismissed without conviction, Section 19B Crimes Act 1914

Cudjallagong Aboriginal Corporation Lake Cargelligo (ICN 768) Lake Cargelligo Local Court

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven, dismissed without conviction under s. 19B Crimes Act.

More info: MR1415-31

Meenah Mienne Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7417) Launceston Magistrates Court (Petty) (Magistrate Cure)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and released without sentence under s. 20(1)(a) Crimes Act 1914.

Ordered to file the general report and complete deregistration within three months.

Gunjee Wong Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7233) Lithgow Local Court

s. 330–10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven, dismissed without conviction under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914.

More info: MR1415-31

Mackay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Alternative Care and Foster Care Services (ICN 2261) Mackay Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $13 300 ($5000 + $2500 + $4000 + $1800). Ordered to pay court costs of $78.00.

More info: MR1213-25

West Coast Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1984) Magistrates Court, Burnie

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $500. Ordered to pay costs of $81.09.

Wonnarua Traditional Custodians Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 8133) Maitland Local Court

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Convicted and fined $1,500

Murwangi Community Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2013) Maningrida Court of Summary Jurisdiction

ss. 330‑1(1), 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $3400 ($1000 + $1200 + $1200)

Marrangu Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3605) Maningrida Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

More info: MR1112-40

Winjamanu Store Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7265) Meekatharra Magistrates Court (Magistrate Scutt)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $3000. Ordered to pay court costs of $105.60.

More info: MR1617-09

Burringurrah Community Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 593) Meekatharra Magistrates Court (Magistrate Scutt)

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $6000 ($3000 + $3000). Ordered to pay court costs of $105.60.

More info: MR1617-09

Boonwurrung Land and Sea Council Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 8736) Melbourne Magistrates Court (Magistrate Hartnett)
  1. s. 348-1 CATSI Act
  2. s. 348-1 CATSI Act
  3. s. 348-1 CATSI Act
  4. s. 348-1 CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914 upon recognizance to be of good behaviour for 12 months and a surety of $1000.

Yuenmanda (Elder Clan Women) Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 671) Mornington Island Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $14 000

More info: MR1314-09

Dawu Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7357) Mornington Island Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Yuenmanda (Elder Clan Women) Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 671) Mornington Island Magistrates Court

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $3000 ($1000 + $1000 + $1000). Ordered to pay court costs of $75.90.

More info: MR1112-11

Walbunja Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7241) Moruya Local Court (Magistrate Dick)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $5000. Ordered to pay costs of $89.00.

More info: MR1516-15

Brett Iven Evans Mount Isa District Court (Justice Dearden)

s. 265-25(3)(a) CATSI Act (35 charges)

Sentenced to 4 years, 6 months imprisonment with a non-parole period of 20 months; ordered to repay a total of $421,378.20 to Mirndiyan Gununa Aboriginal Corporation, the deceased estate of Sally Gabori, and 7 other artists (including one deceased estate).

More info: MR1920-17, MR2122-08

Barrangoo Wiala Clan Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7473) Mt Isa Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1800. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Williejuddara Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 229) Mt Isa Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000

More info: MR1213-07

Williejuddara Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 229) Mt Isa Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $4300. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Waluwarra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2957) Mt Isa Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $500

More info: MR1314-27

Kurtjar Economic Development Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7436) Mt Isa Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $8000. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Werne Ngal Karan Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 825) Mt Isa Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $250

More info: MR1213-25

Kurtjar Economic Development Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7436) Mt Isa Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000

More info: MR1213-07

Burrumburru Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7292) Mt Isa Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000

More info: MR1213-07

Bedourie Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1179) Mt Isa Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000

More info: MR1213-07

Bunya Wakka Wakka Cultural and Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4547) Murgon Magistrates Court

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
s. 348–1(1) CATSI Act

Proven fined $800.00 to be paid within 28 days from 18 September 2018

Wunjuada Aboriginal Corporation for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Service (ICN 1215) Murgon Magistrates Court (Mr M Bucknall)

ss. 330-10(1) and 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $3000. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1415-31

Millwarparra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3654) Ngukurr Court of Summary Jurisdiction

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

More info: MR1112-40

Gkuthaarn Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1999) Normanton Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $3000

More info: MR1213-25

Gkuthaarn Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1999) Normanton Magistrates Court (Ms C Wadley)

ss. 348-1(1) and 566-10(3) CATSI Act

Fined $7000 ($4000 + $3000).

More info: MR1415-31

Jerringa Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7296) Nowra Local Court (Magistrate Fleming)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914.

More info: MR1617-09

Palm Island Rodeo Indigenous Corporation (ICN 7259) Palm Island Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

More info: MR1213-25

Jinna Nudpi Aboriginal Corporation for Arts (ICN 4698) Palm Island Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

More info: MR1213-25

Ferdy's Haven Alcohol Rehabilitation Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 84) Palm Island Magistrates Court (Mr R Mack)

s. 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000. Ordered to pay court costs of $89.80.

More info: MR1617-09

Yawarra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 958) Parkes Local Court

s.348-1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $500

Graphic Arts and Design Training & Employment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (ICN 7984) Parramatta Local Court (Magistrate Tsavdaridis)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1000

More info: MR1617-09

New South Wales Aboriginal Golf Association (Aboriginal Corporation) (ICN 4057) Parramatta Local Court (Magistrate Tsavdaridis)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914.

More info: MR1617-09

Wadalong Healing Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7696) Parramatta Magistrates Court (McAnulty LCM)

s. 330–10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $5000

More info: MR1415-31

Alan Hugh Bishop Perth District Court (Judge Schoombee)

s. 265-25(3)(a) CATSI Act

Sentenced to two years' imprisonment, commencing 20 October 2017. To be released on a $2000 good behaviour bond for 18 months, after serving 10 months in jail.

More info: MR1718-08, MR1617-20, MR1617-03, MR1516-20

MAAMBA Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1649) Perth Local Court

ss. 330‑10(1) & 556–10(3) CATSI Act

Fined $10,000

More info: MR1415-31

Western Desert Puntukurnuparna Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 319) Perth Magistrates Court

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2000 ($1000 + $1000). Ordered to pay court costs of $62.50.

More info: MR1011-11

Djinda Bridiya Wellbeing Australian Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 9273) Perth Magistrates Court (Watt T)
  1. s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act
  2. s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act
  3. s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Proven and fined $15,000

MAAMBA Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 1649) Perth Magistrates' Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $5000

More info: MR1314-09

Thayoree Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2476) Pormpuraaw Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $500. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Kullila Housing & Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 2173) Port Kembla Local Court (Magistrate Williams)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but dismissed without penalty under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914 upon recognizance to be of good behaviour for 12 months and a surety of $1000.

More info: MR1617-09

Yanada Indigenous Corporation (ICN 7640) Port Macquarie Local Court

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Pleaded guilty, fined $500

Tony Gray Port Macquarie Local Court (Magistrate Hodgson)

s. 192E Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Sentenced to 12 months imprisonment (suspended) with a 12 month good behaviour bond. Ordered to repay $4406.55 to Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service (ICN 27). Disqualified from managing corporations for five years.

More info: MR1314-10, MR1314-18

Katilga Arts, Sport and Entertainment Indigenous Corporation (ICN 7511) Queanbeyan Local Court

s. 330‑10 CATSI Act

Fined $250

More info: MR1415-31

Munjuwa Health, Housing & Community Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 662) Queanbeyan Local Court (Magistrate Antrum)

s. 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

More info: MR1617-09

Gilbie Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3423) Robinvale Magistrates Court

s. 330–10(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven, dismissed under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914 upon entering $100 good behaviour bond for 12 months

More info: MR1415-31

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation Gold and Gloves Sports & Recreation Club (ICN 4230) Rockhamption Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

More info: MR1213-07

Mount Morgan Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 54) Rockhampton Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1)  CATSI Act

Fined $3500

More info: MR1213-07

Mount Morgan Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 54) Rockhampton Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $11 000

More info: MR1415-31

Jajee-warda Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4714) Roebourne Magistrates' Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

More info: MR1314-09

Western Desert Puntukurnuparna Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 319) South Hedland Magistrates Court

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $6000 ($1500 + $1500 + $1500 + $1500). Ordered to pay court costs of $274.45.

More info: MR1112-03

Western Desert Puntukurnuparna Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 319) South Hedland Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $6000

More info: MR1314-09

Banjyma Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3825) South Hedland Magistrates Court (Magistrate D Potter)

s. 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2500. Ordered to pay court costs of $169.10.

More info: MR1516-15

Pamela Malden Supreme Court, Northern Territory (Justice Blockland)

ss. 144.1(1) and 145.1(1) Criminal Code (Cth) and s. 265‑25(3)(a) CATSI Act

Sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, to be released after three months on a $2000 good behaviour bond for three years. Ordered to repay Yuendumu Women’s Centre Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 951) $41 746.23. Also banned from managing corporations for five years.

More info: MR1112-20, MR1213-34

Meriba Ya Torres Strait Islanders Corporation Language Professionals (ICN 4470) Thursday Island Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC Thursday Island Magistrates Court

s. 348-1(1) CATSI Act

Charge proven but discharged without conviction under s. 19B Crimes Act 1914

Inner Island Kulkalgal (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation (ICN 4010) Thursday Island Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $200

More info: MR1213-07

Koorana Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4663) Toronto Local Court (Railton Alan Wilson)

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2500

All Nations for Christ Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation (ICN 7246) Townsville Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

More info: MR1314-27

The Gooddo Aboriginal Corporation for Day Care (ICN 467) Townsville Magistrates Court

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $4500 ($1500 + $1500 + $1500). Ordered to pay court costs of $75.90.

More info: MR1112-40

"Kootana" Women's Centre Palm Island Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 419) Townsville Magistrates Court

ss. 330‑10(1) and 348‑1(1) CATSI Act

Fined $4500 ($1500 + $1500 + $1500). Ordered to pay court costs of $75.90.

More info: MR1112-40

Manbarra Nanggarra Wanggarra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4290) Townsville Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

More info: MR1213-07

Townsville Thuringowa Region Indigenous Men’s Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4404) Townsville Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

More info: MR1213-07

Wanjahnin Women's Aboriginal (ICN 4696) Townsville Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

More info: MR1213-07

Manbarra Nanggarra Wanggarra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4290) Townsville Magistrates Court

s. 330‑(1) CATSI Act

Fined $5000

More info: MR1314-27

Cassowary Coast Sporting Indigenous Corporation (ICN 7282) Tully Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $1500

More info: MR1213-25

Selena Joan Lyons Wagga District Court (Magistrate Kennedy)

ss. 265-25(3)(a) and (3)(b) CATSI Act

Sentenced to 15 months jail. To be released after serving 9 months and placed on own recognisance for 6 months, with $500 surety.

More info: MR1718-19, MR1718-14 and MR1617-04

Urimbirra Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 4324) Wagga Local Court

s. 330-10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $2200.

More info: MR1415-31

Wagga Advancement Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 558) Wagga Local Court

s. 330‑10 CATSI Act

Found guilty but discharged without penalty under s. 19B

More info: MR1112-11

Sisters in Sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (ICN 7465) Weipa Magistrates Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $300. Ordered to pay court costs of $83.90.

More info: MR1314-27

Ngamaka’s Kiira Pooncarie Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 7549) Wentworth Local Court

s. 330‑10 CATSI Act

Fined $350. Ordered to pay court costs of $412.92.

More info: MR1415-31

Ngurra Yuldoo Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3728) Wiluna Magistrates' Court

s. 330‑10(1) CATSI Act

Fined $200

More info: MR1314-09

Civil proceedings
Date of outcome Defendant/respondent Court and judge/magistrate Sort descending Legislative provision/s breached Outcome
Paul Pini Federal Court, Brisbane (Justice Dowsett)

ss. 265-1 and 265-10 CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for 3 years and ordered to pay court costs.

More info: MR1314-31, MR1415-17

Katrina Lucas Federal Court, Brisbane (Justice Dowsett)

ss. 265-1 and 265-10 CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for 2 years and ordered to pay court costs.

More info: MR1314-31, MR1415-17

Leigh Kerkhoffs Federal Court, Brisbane (Justice Logan)

ss. 265‑1, 265‑5, 265‑10 and 363‑1 CATSI Act

Ordered to pay compensation to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Welfare Services (ICN 355) of $31 414.17, fined $50 000 and ordered to pay court costs. Disqualified from managing corporations for five years.

More info: MR1314-03, MR1314-15MR1314-32

Kim Peters Federal Court, Canberra (Justice Griffiths)

s. 263-1(1) CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for six months

More info: MR1415-27, MR1617-08

Fred Monaghan Federal Court, Canberra (Justice Griffiths)

ss. 265-5(1), 265-10(1) and 363-1(1) CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for five years and fined $38,500

More info: MR1415-27, MR1617-08

Teresa Monaghan Federal Court, Canberra (Justice Griffiths)

ss. 265-5(1), 265-10(1) and 363-1(1) CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for five years and fined $38,500

More info: MR1415-27, MR1617-08

John Berto Federal Court, Darwin (Justice Mansfield)

ss. 265‑1 and 265‑10 CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for two years.

More info: MR1314-22, MR1314-26

Dwarka Dass Federal Court, Darwin (Justice Reeves)

s. 265‑10 CATSI Act

Banned from managing corporations for four years

More info: MR 1011-31, MR1213-23

Simon Ponto Federal Court, Darwin (Justice Reeves)

s. 265‑10 CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for three years

More info: MR1011-31, MR1213-23

Leonie Dickson Federal Court, Melbourne (Justice Gordon)

ss. 265-1 and 363-1 CATSI Act

Fined $5000 and ordered to pay costs. Disqualified from managing corporations for 3 years.

More info: MR1415-11, MR1415-29

Sonia Murray Federal Court, Melbourne (Justice Gordon)

ss. 265-1, 363-1 and 265-10 CATSI Act

Ordered to pay compensation to Bunurong Land Council (Aboriginal Corporation) (ICN 3630) of $7717.98, fined $25 000 and court costs. Also disqualified from managing corporations for 7 years.

More info: MR1415-11, MR1415-29

Mervyn Brown Federal Court, Melbourne (Justice Gordon)

ss. 265-1 and 363-1 CATSI Act

Fined $10 000 and ordered to pay costs. Disqualified from managing corporations for 3 years.

More info: MR1415-11, MR1415-29

Verna Nichols Federal Court, Melbourne (Justice Gordon)

ss. 265-1 and 363-1 CATSI Act

Fined $10 000 and ordered to pay costs. Disqualified from managing corporations for 3 years.

More info: MR1415-11, MR1415-29

Ashley Taylor Federal Court, Perth (Justice Barker)

ss. 265-1, 265-5, 265-10 CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for 7 years; fined $250,000; ordered to pay compensation of $182,527.41 to the corporation; order to pay costs.

More info: MR1516-01, MR1516-04, MR1617-25, MR1718-24, MR1819-01

Abul Fazad Mohammed Abdus Shahid Federal Court, Perth (Justice Barker)

ss. 265-1, 265-5, 265-10 CATSI Act

Disqualified from managing corporations for 7 years; fined $100,000; ordered to pay compensation of $207,956.75 to the corporation; order to pay costs.

More info: MR1516-01, MR1516-04, MR1617-25, MR1718-24, MR1819-01

Gerald Hoskins Federal Court, Sydney (Justice Emmett)

ss. 265‑1, 265‑5, 265‑10 and 284‑5 CATSI Act

Fined $100 000 and ordered to pay court costs. Disqualified from managing corporations for 15 years.

More info: MR1112-37, MR1213-16

Damien Matcham Federal Court, Sydney (Justice Jacobson)

ss. 265‑1, 265‑5 and 265‑10 CATSI Act

Ordered to pay compensation to Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Community and Medical Services (ICN 1816) of $705 905.07, fined $500 000 and court costs. Also disqualified from managing corporations for 15 years.

More infoMR1112-44, MR1213-09, MR1314-06, MR1314-25, MR1415-05, MR1415-09

Gerald Hoskins Federal Court, Sydney (Justice Rares)

s. 576‑20 CATSI Act

Interim orders to freeze personal bank accounts of Mr Hoskins and his wife

More info: MR1112-16, MR1112-22

Damien Matcham Federal Court, Sydney (Justice Robertson)

s. 576‑20 CATSI Act

Freezing order to protect the assets of Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Community and Medical Services

More info: MR1112-19, MR1112-21, MR1112-39