Law & order

The fallout from the controversial ‘wrecking ball’ email continues weeks after it was leaked to the media, as Clarence Valley Council has been reported to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and Clarence Valley Semi-Permanent Van Group Inc. spokesperson Simon Chase says he has commenced proceedings for alleged defamation against General Manager Laura Black.

Back in the August 19th edition, we talked about Intellectual Property rights (IP) in relation to quandongs and ensuring that if anyone wants to start a business using quandongs, any benefits are shared with the Indigenous people of the area from which the quandongs come from. This week Create NSW has announced they are sending out a roadshow to tour the state to talk about Indigenous Culture and Intellectual Property (ICIP). This information is focused on the Arts however, the facts are the same.

The court case is progressing well. MDBA staff on the witness stand seem to all share the same case of amnesia as they can't seem to remember any important details. "I can't recall" was the most common answer which is a pretty sad state of affairs considering these decisions severely impacted livelihoods and created extreme mental stress.

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