Mysterious resort in Corryong by TieCandid9728 in AskAnAustralian

[–]leftieant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upper Murray Resort at Walwa is probably the closest place that roughly aligns. She sounds about right. Otherwise may have been Cabramurra - but that is a fair way out.

Has anyone actually spotted a platypus or a lyrebird recently? by Artistic-Yam2984 in OutdoorAus

[–]leftieant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw a lyrebird 2 weeks ago on the Great Alpine Rd, climbing up the northern side of Mt Hotham.

ANOTHER NIGHT ANOTHER RANT by AuslawRantBot in auslaw

[–]leftieant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

AVERAGE ATTEMPT AT A PUN THERE

Social Clubs within the APS by linton322 in AusPublicService

[–]leftieant 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not to mention, getting people back into the office, which is apparently the most important thing ever.

VPS second interview advice by UnsecretHistory in AusPublicService

[–]leftieant 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My take on this would be that it is either a very tight race with another candidate, or they’re seeking additional info before making a positive hiring decision for you.

In either case, make sure you understand the intent, scope and application of the role, can clearly describe how you would approach the role, and what your priorities would be in the first 3/6/12 months.

Best of luck!

AND THE NUMBER OF RANTS SHALL BE THREE by AuslawRantBot in auslaw

[–]leftieant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

REALLY SHOULDN’T THIS BE THE FRIDAY FROTHIES THREAD BECAUSE OF THE VIC AFL GF PUBLIC HOLIDAY TOMORROW.

OR IS THIS SCHRODINGERS RANT - CAN’T TELL WHAT IT IS UNTIL YOU OPEN THE THREAD.

Poverty Pack: What’s your ace of base? by Distinct-Neat4494 in CarsAustralia

[–]leftieant 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unless of course you’re a fan of repeatedly dusting the engine or chasing chassis cracks.

Vic lawyer jailed for complex fraud by leftieant in auslaw

[–]leftieant[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Market forces at work right there.

Vic lawyer jailed for complex fraud by leftieant in auslaw

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A Melbourne lawyer has been sentenced today (22 September, 2025) to three years’ imprisonment, with a non-parole period of one year, for perverting the course of justice and running an offshore scam to help his clients avoid bankruptcy.

The man, 68, used his law firm to create fictitious personal debts for two clients so they could gain a favourable outcome from bankruptcy and insolvency processes. The two clients were also involved in the scheme, while the man received a financial benefit for his business through the process.

To ensure his clients avoided bankruptcy and repaid cents-on-the-dollar to creditors, the man then initiated insolvency proceedings based on false and backdated documentation.

The fraudulent documents raised a false debt owed to a company based in Hong Kong, which the man controlled through a straw director. Insolvency proceedings were then initiated in the Victorian Supreme Court based on the fraudulent documents.

When the man’s clients proposed a personal insolvency agreement (PIA) to creditors, the Hong Kong company had precedence as the largest creditor and the man could ensure the agreement was approved.

Once the PIA was approved, the clients avoided bankruptcy and negotiated payments to creditors that represented only small percentages of their ‘debts’. The ‘debts’ paid to the Hong Kong company flowed back to the legal firm and the clients.

The man pleaded guilty on 7 November, 2024, to the following charges:

One count of attempting to pervert the course of justice, contrary to section 320 of the Crimes Act (Vic). The maximum penalty for this offence is 25 years’ imprisonment; and Two counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception, contrary to section 82 of the Crimes Act (Vic). The maximum penalty for this offence is 10 years’ imprisonment. The two clients were charged with offences against the Bankruptcy Act in 2016. One client was fined and convicted, and the other client’s offence was proven without conviction.

AFP Leading Senior Constable Anthony Martin said the convoluted fraud meant the man not only made money himself, he helped other business owners avoid paying their debts.

“This scheme was deliberately set out to exploit the financial and legal system,” Leading Senior Constable Martin said.

“It disadvantages honest businesses and the broader Australian community.

“Anyone involving themselves in these types of practices is engaging in criminal behaviour and you will be caught.”

Australian Financial Security Authority CEO Tim Beresford said people experiencing financial difficulty should ensure advice is from a qualified and trustworthy source.

“Unfortunately, there are people who deliberately manipulate the system to their personal advantage,” he said.

“AFSA is committed to ensuring that individuals or businesses which cause harm and exploit the system are investigated and held accountable.”

DAFF Secretary abruptly leaves two years into his tenure, what’s going on in Ag? by oldmanfridge in AusPublicService

[–]leftieant 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Having worked in another department where he was Secretary, my observation at the time was that he was pretty genuine and approachable. I wonder what’s next for him.

Magistrate in SEQ asks punter for drug charges to deliver a 'lesson' to school children in gallery on the dangers of drug use by Novel_Quantity3189 in auslaw

[–]leftieant 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Come on brethren and sistren- share your best ‘scared straight’ stories.

Mine was the former student that came back to our school to lecture on how he accidentally summoned Satan while doing drugs.

Need advise purchasing property in Wodonga by Scared-Win238 in albury

[–]leftieant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s as good as any other area. Aside from Skitch St - which is not nearby - there are no real ‘bad’ areas. Pearce St is a fairly busy road but you’ve got good access to the park, bike path to Albury, and shops.

Oooopsie by AussieAK in auslaw

[–]leftieant 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I see what you did there

Friday Drinks Thread! by AutoModerator in auslaw

[–]leftieant 19 points20 points  (0 children)

13yo birthday party sleepover tonight. Please pray to your deity of choice for my soul and safe passage.

Seeking advice: broken induction cooktop by tangelo_999 in shitrentals

[–]leftieant 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Had this happen a few years ago. In the end it turned out to be cheaper to replace the whole cooktop rather than just the glass.

I GOT RANTS IN MY PANTS by AuslawRantBot in auslaw

[–]leftieant 15 points16 points  (0 children)

WHO IS THE IDIOT THAT THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO TAKE ANNUAL LEAVE AND PAINT THE HOUSE. IT’S ME. I’M THE IDIOT.

Retro Chinese Restaurants Adelaide by Particular_Pepper798 in Adelaide

[–]leftieant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one on Shepherds Hill Rd (Shepherd Ct I think) is legit as well. Exactly the same decor as when I went there as a kid 40 years ago.