JULY 2007: ADJOURNMENT

July 19, 2007: Probably several of you got the same letter I did (today) from the Attorney-General, Philip Ruddock. It said, in part: 'I understand the bankruptcy proceedings were issued on instructions from the Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FACSIA)... The question of whether to pursue Ms Rowan for costs is a matter for FACSIA to consider. There is no general principle preventing the Commonwealth from enforcing costs orders in its favour. In fact, Commonwealth financial management legislation (section 47 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997) requires agencies to pursue recovery of debts in most cases'.

My response: 'What does "in most cases" mean?' Could this government - even this government - find an exception on compassionate grounds in this case?'

FACSIA is under the jurisdiction of Mal Brough. It is important that Mr. Brough hears from many of us - from varying locations around Australia - in the next week, to draw this matter to his urgent attention. It's easy: do it here.

Meanwhile Dawn is still very low, and her doctor is unwilling to give his approval for her to face court at this time. Please pray for her.

Rowland Croucher

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Today: 4th July 2007: Dawn has collapsed emotionally, and has a Stress Disorder prohibition from her doctor preventing her going to Adelaide for the Bankruptcy Hearing which was to have been held tomorrow (5th). All the parties have agreed today to adjourn the case for a few weeks.

Which is good news (for now) - AND GIVES US ALL MORE TIME TO CONTACT FEDERAL PARLIAMENTARIANS ON DAWN'S BEHALF. (See below for addresses/contact details)

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DID YOU REALIZE ??? (see videos and updates below)

*** THAT SOMEONE IN AUSTRALIA CAN WIN A COURT CASE AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT, I.E. BE DECLARED INNOCENT, BUT STILL HAVE TO PAY THE GOVERNMENT'S COSTS?

*** THAT OFFICIAL RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CASE CAN 'GO MISSING' FROM FIVE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS (INCLUDING POLICE, CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND CROWN SOLICITORS DEPT) AND NO ONE IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE?

*** THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SPENT $500,000 TO BRING DAVID HICKS HOME, BUT SPENT MUCH MORE TO DEFEND THE INDEFENSIBLE AGAINST AN INNOCENT PERSON?

*** THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT DISCLOSE TO THE TAXPAYER ANY INFORMATION ON HOW MUCH WAS SPENT BUT... ARE SEEKING $400,000 (THE VALUE OF DAWN ROWAN'S ASSETS) WHICH WILL LEAVE DAWN HOMELESS AND PENNILESS AFTER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE DISADVANTAGED IN OUR COMMUNITY?

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*** JULIAN BURNSIDE QC: 'I have carefully considered your situation... You have exhausted all possibilities of legal recourse... It is now important that your story be known by the public rather than buried... Be more assertive in pushing this issue in the media. Exposure of the Commonwealth's shabby behaviour might cause a change of heart.'