tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126102112011-08-18T19:33:46.585+10:00"A prominent Adelaide lawyer who killed a cyclist in a hit and run and failed to stop has been fined $3100 and disqualified from driving for 12 months. McGee, 50, was driving a four-wheel drive vehicle when it was involved in a fatal collision with father-of-two Ian Humphrey in SA's Barossa Valley in November 2003". The McGee case has provoked national discussion in Australia. This blog has been created to record these events and discussions.cfsmtbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11786043689634785811noreply@blogger.comBlogger3121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12610211.post-1148544578772058542006-05-25T18:09:00.000+10:002006-05-25T18:09:39.246+10:00

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Lawyer fails to have hit-run dismissed From: By Verity Edwards. May 25, 2006 A LAWYER who killed a cyclist in a hit-and-run accident has failed in his bid to have a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice dismissed. Eugene McGee and his brother Craig yesterday entered not guilty pleas in the Adelaide Magistrates Court. But this was not before their lawyers attempted to have the

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Lawyer fails to have hit-run dismissed NEWS.com.au. By Verity Edwards May 25, 2006 A LAWYER who killed a cyclist in a hit-and-run accident has failed in his bid to have a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice dismissed. Eugene McGee and his brother Craig yesterday entered not guilty pleas in the Adelaide Magistrates Court. But this was not before their lawyers attempted to have

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Not guilty plea on conspiracy From: AAP May 24, 2006 A PROMINENT Adelaide lawyer and his brother have pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Lawyer Eugene Norman McGee and his brother Craig Patrick McGee entered their pleas in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today after the court refused to accept their argument the case should be struck out because the

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McGee, brother plead not guilty Wednesday, May 24, 2006. 6:00pm (AEST) The high-profile Adelaide lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother have pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice. But it could be months before the brothers are committed to stand trial in the District Court. McGee hit and killed cyclist Ian Humphrey in November 2003. He was convicted of

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Not guilty plea on conspiracy From: AAP. May 24, 2006 A prominent Adelaide lawyer and his brother have pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Lawyer Eugene Norman McGee and his brother Craig Patrick McGee entered their pleas in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today after the court refused to accept their argument the case should be struck out because the

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ABC News: McGee, brother plead not guilty The high-profile Adelaide lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother have pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice. But it could be months before the brothers are committed to stand trial in the District Court. McGee hit and killed cyclist Ian Humphrey in November 2003. He was convicted of driving without due care and the

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At last Wheels of Justice have a 'proper' website and url address! Never fear though, this blog will remain as the main information archive for the McGee case and related issues. So come over and visit Wheels of Justice's NEW home at http://www.woj.com.au The site is still being loaded up with content and links, so please click and check all our information, as you'll notice it will improve

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Deej Eszenyi: Investigators with wide-ranging powers 15may06 DOWN at West Lakes recently, I found myself gazing up the lights of the football arena, thinking about Royal Commissions. Many South Australians will remember that we held a Royal Commission into the Football Park lights back in 1979. More recently, in South Australia, we have had the Kapunda Road Royal Commission, and, at

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DPP insults victims of crime, says MP By CRAIG BILDSTIEN. 06may06 THE self-confessed "villain" of Parliament, Nick Xenophon, yesterday demanded the State Government appoint an independent regulator to oversee the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. In an address to the SA Press Club, Mr Xenophon described the behaviour of chief prosecutor Stephen Pallaras, QC, towards victims of

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Sydney Ride of Silence has now been organised. Contact Michael McGrath: accent@swiftdsl.com.au :: Leaflet here :: Assemble: 10am Hyde park Departure: (estimate) 10.15am Destination: (approx) 11.30am Macquarie Street, Parliament House UPDATE: Forwarded message from Michael in Sydney: The Sydney Ride of Silence is all set for Saturday, 20 May, 2006, 10 am at Hyde Park. If you have any friends

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Hi Guys Just letting you know that there is a Ride of Silence ride is being organised in Brisbane for Saturday 20th May. I will be finalising the details of the route, times & meeting points on the weekend. I will be sure to let this group know. Please pass on the message to all your cycling buddies & your support would be greatly appreciated. In the meantime read what the Ride of Silence is all

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Melbourne memorial ride to honour the memory of ALL cyclists killed whilst riding their bicycle. 10am Saturday May 20, 2006 :: Leaflet available here :: Assembly: 10am Federation Square footpath corner Flinders St & St Kilda Rd, facing Flinders Street Station Destination: approx 11-30am Parliament House Spring Street Route: City CBD streets approx 5-8km time permitting , several loops of

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A thought provoking interview with one of Victorias top police officers. Note the change in attitude towards policing road issues, his dislike of the term "accident" and yes, Noel is a keen cyclist. ************************* Saturday Age April 29 2006 Encounter – Driving the issue home: Ian Munro speaks to Noel Ashby Motorists need to change their attitude towards speed if we are to reduce the

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McGee prosecution case could be dismissed, magistrate warns. 26/04/2006. ABC News Online: An Adelaide magistrate has warned that the case against lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother is in danger of collapse. Fifty-two-year-old Eugene Norman McGee and 55-year-old Craig Patrick McGee are alleged to have perverted the course of justice in the hours after cyclist Ian Humphrey was hit and killed in

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Lawyer's charges could be dismissed | | The Australian By Lauren Ahwan. A MAGISTRATE has threatened to dismiss criminal charges against a prominent Adelaide lawyer unless prosecutors better detail their allegations. Magistrate Fred Field said he was not satisfied with the prosecution's attempts to provide particulars of charges faced by lawyer Eugene Norman McGee and his brother Craig Patrick

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Driven to destruction Car design and road conditions are not the main causes of traffic deaths and horrific injuries. It is our thinking that needs to change, writes Roger Rees. There is a game traditionally played in Afghanistan called buz kashi, which comes from the type of competitive riding the Mongols went in for. On a great occasion some 300 men from different tribes would turn up to

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Hit-and-run widow supports victims' advocate proposal. 14/03/2006. ABC News Online The widow of Eugene McGee's hit-and-run victim says she still has not received justice, despite the South Australian Government's intervention. Di Gilchrist, the widow of Ian Humphries, has spoken in favour of a proposal by Independent MP Nick Xenophon for a victims' advocate. Last year the Government set up a

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The Advertiser: Wife of victim hits out at DPP Nigel Hunt. 26feb06 THE wife of the man killed by lawyer Eugene McGee in a hit-run crash has accused Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Pallaras of being "insensitive and disrespectful" to victims of crime. Diana Gilcrist-Humphrey, whose husband Ian Humphrey was killed while cycling on Kapunda Rd, near Freeling, is seeking an apology from Mr

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Now onto matters at hand. In Melbourne, this Friday 24 Feb, we're having a informal meeting down at Goat in Burnley. Probably make it later as I'm helping with a fund raiser for yet another project, the Melbourne Aeolian Ride. For those who came in late, it's on again ... 6.30pm+ Warehouse 1, 18 River Street Richmond. (entrance is on North Street just by the corner of Clarke St) Goat Management

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Hi all, I'll take the liberty of posting Rob's a.b link here about 2006 Ride of Silence. I'm sure he won't mind a bit! **************** www.rideofsilence.org The 2006 RIDE OF SILENCE is on May 17 at 7pm (worldwide at this time). Australia's RIDE OF SILENCE is planned for Melbourne and Brisbane. More cities may add, please register (FREE) as a co-ordinator and set up your local ROS 2006 ride by

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Refer to the link to Brendan Saul link in the righthand column of this blog for further background to these new penalities. ***** Herald Sun: New hit-run penalties today [13feb06] A NEW offence for hit-and-run accidents comes into force in NSW today, with a maximum penalty of up to 10 years' jail for motorists who leave a victim to die at a crash scene. The law, introduced by the State

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The Advertiser: Still work to do, says Pallaras [11feb06]: "Still work to do, says Pallaras. 11feb06 DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Stephen Pallaras says his office's strained relationship with the State Government is far from fixed. Mr Pallaras, since taking over last April, has clashed with the Government on such issues as the Paul Nemer case, the Kapunda Road Royal Commission and sentencing

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The Advertiser: It's just not fair by Chris Tinkler. 05feb06 THE PARENTS of champion cyclist Amy Gillett, who was tragically killed in a road accident in Germany last year, have criticised an "appalling" penalty for the driver of the car that ran into her. Stefanie Magner, who lost control of her Volvo before ploughing into the Australian Institute of Sport road cycling team, has been fined

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Hi all, hope 2006 finds you happy & healthy! Now, a roundup of WoJ related news.... 1. Sam Powries letter published in Cycling News 2. Euan & I working on a planned 'cycling wiki'. Any contributions most welcome. Including hosting...more on that soon! 3. Elizabeth Wynhausen: Brazen displays of the unAustralian way. A rather acerbic review of unAustralian goings on - with a sizable mention of

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Elizabeth Wynhausen: Brazen displays of the unAustralian way December 31, 2005 IT is a truth universally acknowledged that the reticence once prized by Australians no longer gets you anywhere. In light of such a historic shift, this columnist proposes to honour those whose brazen behaviour has succeeded beyond their wildest dreams - let alone ours. The "unAustralian of the year award" (and

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The Advertiser: Courage in face of cowardice [21dec05] By DAVID VALENTE. 21dec05 PASSIONATE cycling bunch La Squadra Adelaide has vowed to continue riding undaunted by a reckless and cowardly attack by a motorist that could easily have killed them all. On a recent Sunday morning ride 10 cyclists were riding in a bunch on Bridge Road at Para Hills when a utility slowed so the passenger could

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Posted on behalf of Sam Powrie Letter to Adelaide Advertiser, 16/12/05. Adelaide cyclists might consider writing in with their own stories! Sam Powrie, BISA. Is Adelaide really Australia's 'Cycling City'? Is it indeed a worthy host for Australia's 'Tour Down Under'? On Wednesday evening a colleague was attacked while cycling home on Prospect Road. A laughing mob of hoons pulled alongside,

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Following posted on behalf of Sam Powrie Bicycle Institute of South Australia - An Open letter to all South Australians. November, 2005. South Australia faces challenges to its health systems (from runaway obesity, diabetes & cardiovascular diseases), to our environment (pollution, climate change) and our transport systems (increasing fuel costs, congestion & demand). Cycling can reduce the

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Following posted on behalf of Sam Powrie Sam Powrie,Chair, BISA Committee, Ph:(wk) 8348 6000 E-mail: chair@bisa.asn.au Web: www.bisa.asn.au GPO Box 792, Adelaide, SA. 5001 Survey of Cycling Policy & Program Initiatives:South Australian State Government Elections, 2006. Dear State Election Candidate - 2006, South Australia faces serious challenges over the coming years

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For those in Melbourne and Victoria, who's interested in organising a Wheels of Justice team or volunteering to help with Amys Ride in Geelong, 7th January 2006? Refer to further details via website: Amys Ride and the Amy Gillett Foundation Australian Cyclist: Sporting Stars line up to support Amy Gillett Foundation Charity Ride At Goat on last Friday night, Suzie mentioned participating in the

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Liberals consider establishing anti-corruption body: ABC News Online The South Australian Opposition says it will consider establishing a permanent inquiry into corruption by public officials if it wins the next state election. The Opposition Leader, Rob Kerin, says cases including the so-called stashed cash affair, the Ashbourne inquiry and the Eugene McGee hit and run case have prompted the

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Tougher penalties for reckless drivers From: AAP November 30, 2005 SOUTH Australia's most dangerous drivers are facing up to life in jail, with State Parliament approving new penalties for the most serious offending, including hit and runs. The new laws, approved overnight, represent a 15-fold increase in the penalties for some offences. People who cause death or serious injury in a crash risk

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Sunday, Palm Beach in Sydney, a young woman and man were riding their bicycles. For what specific reasons I don't know. Maybe they were returning home, visiting family or friends or on a training ride. But somewhere along Barrenjoey Road at 4.45am the young woman was struck by a 4WD towing a boat. The driver failed to stop and render assistance. She died at the scene. Her cycling companion

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The Advertiser: Hit-run drivers face life in jail [19oct05] By Political Reporter JEMMA CHAPMAN. 19oct05 DRIVERS in South Australia who cause death or serious injury by dangerous driving in hit-run smashes or "aggravated" circumstances face life imprisonment. Premier Mike Rann yesterday said the government would change the law to ensure "drivers get life imprisonment for killing or seriously

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Hit-run deaths to attract manslaughter charges. 19/10/2005. ABC News Online Any person found responsible for causing a hit-and-run fatality will be charged with manslaughter, under moves announced by the South Australian Government. A 15-year maximum sentence will apply to a first offence of causing death by dangerous driving. A life sentence will apply if there are aggravating circumstances,

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McGees answer charges 'under protest' Friday, 7 October 2005. 17:41 (AEST) Adelaide lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother have been excused from attending their first Adelaide Magistrates Court hearing on charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice. Eugene Norman McGee, 51, and 55-year-old Craig Patrick McGee were charged after recommendations made by the Kapunda Road Royal Commission.

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Kapunda Rd prompts tougher reckless driving penalty. 20/09/2005. ABC News Online The South Australian Government has announced a tougher penalty for people who drive recklessly, in response to recommendations made in the Kapunda Road Royal Commission. But there is criticism that the reform only partially addresses the Commission's concerns. Lawyer, Eugene Magee, escaped a jail term when he hit

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Longer sentences for worst offenders - SA - Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au By Greg Kelton, September 21, 2005 DRIVERS involved in "serious" road accidents will have only 90 minutes to report to police under tough new penalties for dangerous driving. There also will be longer jail sentences and motorists involved in car chases are likely to have bail refused. Drivers in a fatal or

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Melbourne Wheels of Justice Meeting at Goat, August 26th 2005 See below for a 'discussion' paper' informally passed around at the last Goat Meeting. A couple of people , ie: Resound and co, mentioned it would be wise to expand the discussion and post it on aus.bicycle. Please feel free to pass on feedback & constructive comments. In what ways can WoJ be a useful group for cyclists? Melbourne

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Hi all, finally have the notes from August 26 tidied up, the top three preferred activities are, 1. WoJ Bikes on Car Roofs, Rally Drive Time for all States 2. Ghostbikes Project for Cities (Melb First) 3. Organise to align with selected peak bodies to advocate WoJ philosophy and aims Refer to the pdf attachment hosted on WoJ yahoogroup for further activities and additional notes. I'll mention

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The Advertiser: Date set for McGees to face court [30aug05] LAWYER Eugene McGee and his brother, Craig, will face Adelaide Magistrates Court on October 7 accused of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Police yesterday filed an information with the court outlining the charges under section 256 (1) of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act. It is alleged the McGees "conspired to attempt to

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The Advertiser: McGee brothers to face charges [27aug05] By Nigel Hunt LAWYER Eugene McGee and his brother Craig late yesterday were reported by police for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Police revealed last night the pair would be summonsed to formally answer the charge in court at a date to be fixed. Yesterday's police action follows a recommendation on Wednesday by Director of

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SA police consider charges for McGee brothers. 26/08/2005. ABC News Online Police have reported prominent Adelaide barrister Eugene McGee and his brother Craig McGee with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. On Wednesday, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Stephen Pallaras recommended the charges based on the findings of the Kapunda Road Royal Commission into the death of cyclist

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The Advertiser: Legal board begins McGee investigation [26aug05] By Nigel Hunt THE Legal Practitioners Conduct Board has launched an investigation into the activities of lawyer Eugene McGee. Presiding member Stephen Walsh, QC, yesterday confirmed the inquiry was underway but declined to elaborate because of confidentiality provisions within the Legal Practitioner's Act. "Upon completion of its

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McGee royal commission vindicated | SA | Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au (25-08-2005) NEW charges recommended against Adelaide lawyer Eugene McGee, who escaped jail after a fatal hit-and-run accident, have vindicated the royal commission into the case, South Australia Premier Mike Rann said today. SA Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Steve Pallaras recommended to police that McGee and his

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Lawyer may face new charges over crash - Breaking News - National - Breaking News New charges recommended against Adelaide lawyer Eugene McGee, who escaped jail after a fatal hit-and-run accident, vindicated the royal commission into the case, Premier Mike Rann said. South Australian Director of Public Prosecutions Steve Pallaras has recommended to police that McGee and his brother Craig each be

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The Australian: Charges against McGee brothers likely [August 25, 2005] PROMINENT Adelaide lawyer Eugene McGee is likely to face fresh charges over the hit-and-run death of an Adelaide cyclist. South Australia's Director of Public Prosecutions Steve Pallaras said he had recommended to police that McGee and his brother Craig each be charged with one count of conspiracy to pervert the cause of

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Lawyer faces charge over cyclist death - Breaking News - National - Breaking News Prominent Adelaide lawyer Eugene McGee is likely to face fresh charges over the hit-and-run death of an Adelaide cyclist. South Australia's Director of Public Prosecutions Steve Pallaras said he had recommended to police that McGee and his brother Craig each be charged with one count of conspiracy to pervert the

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Hit-run victim's family welcome new charges. 25/08/2005. ABC News Online The South Australian Government says the family of hit-and-run victim Ian Humphrey has been vindicated by moves to lay new criminal charges over his death. Lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother Craig McGee are to be charged with one count of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, which carries a maximum four year jail

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The Advertiser: DPP wants Eugene McGee charged [25aug05] By NIGEL HUNT and GREG KELTON CRIMINAL lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother, Craig, are facing charges of conspiring to pervert the course of justice as a result of the Kapunda Road Royal Commission. Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Pallaras, QC, last night said he would recommend to police that the pair "be charged with one count of

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The Australian: Brothers to be charged over hit-run [August 25, 2005] by Michelle Wiese Bockmann PROMINENT Adelaide lawyer Eugene McGee - whose escape from a jail sentence after a fatal hit-run accident triggered a royal commission - faces new charges of conspiring to pervert the course of justice. South Australian Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Pallaras has also recommended Mr McGee's

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DPP recommends McGee face further charges. 24/08/2005. ABC News Online Prominent Adelaide barrister Eugene McGee is to face fresh charges arising from the Kapunda Road Royal Commission in South Australia. State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Stephen Pallaras has recommended that Mr McGee and his brother, Craig McGee, be charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Mr Pallaras

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The Advertiser: McGee victim's brother attacks delays [20aug05] THE brother of killed cyclist Ian Humphrey yesterday criticised the Director of Public Prosecutions over his delay in releasing a Kapunda Road Royal Commission secret report. Graham Humphrey hit out at Stephen Pallaras, QC, and questioned why it had taken so long to release the report. The Advertiser reported the 14-page closed

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Finally posted up the 'homework' we did last week down at Goat. See below for your 'notes' and humble apologies if I didn't decipher your words correctly. I've posted a link on the National Strategy section of the forum. Next Melbourne Wheels of Justice Meeting/informal get-together, 6pm+ Friday 26th August @ Mountain Goat in Burnley. There's an Announcement forum up now, so please feel free

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I think it's rather apparent the Wheels of Justice group has outgrown it's happy little yahoogroups home.......so I've created a WoJ forum on the Invision boards: Australian Wheels of Justice So now you can have threaded discussions & keep your inboxes slightly less cluttered. Any problems or questions, please let us know ASAP. Please forward on the WoJ forum url to anyone you know who has an

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Last Fridays Melbourne WoJ was a fantastic meeting of minds with roughly a 'bakers dozen' braving the cold Melbourne winter. Refer to pdf file hosted at the WoJ yahoogroup for a discussion paper template. Also many thanks for the feedback & excellent written responses. I'll post all your responses to our email list & here on the blog by mid week. We've created a fantastic skills base to draw

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The Wheels of Justice email group was started to create dialogue and assist with positive changes for cyclists on Australian roads. During the last week we've had many new members. So please feel free to join the WoJ group and contribute your thoughts, constructive criticism and discussions. Even if we go a little off-topic sometimes... Di Gilcrist's words tragically sum up why we all MUST keep

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'Violated' hit-run widow lets fly at DPP | The Nation | Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au (10-08-2005) By Tom Richardson THE widow of hit-run victim Ian Humphrey, killed by Adelaide lawyer Eugene McGee, has lashed out at the South Australian Director of Public Prosecutions, accusing him of abandoning victims of crime. In a letter to Stephen Pallaras QC, Di Gilcrist-Humphrey says the outspoken

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The Advertiser: Hit-run victim's wife lashes DPP [10aug05] By Nigel Hunt THE widow of cyclist Ian Humphrey has questioned Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Pallaras, QC, over his public stance in the hit-run case involving lawyer Eugene McGee. In a strongly worded letter to Mr Pallaras, Di Gilcrist says his repeated comments over the case have left her "feeling totally violated and further

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The Advertiser: Secret McGee report may go to police [06aug05] By Nigel Hunt DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Stephen Pallaras, QC, may refer the closed report of the Kapunda Road Royal Commission to police for further investigations. The Advertiser understands the 14-page closed report does not in itself contain enough evidence to ensure a successful prosecution if further charges were laid

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Herald Sun: $50,000 for Amy Gillett foundation [05aug05] HUNDREDS of mourners remembered cyclist Amy Gillett at a memorial service at an Adelaide cycling track today. Family, friends, sports identities and politicians were among the gathering at the Superdrome cycling arena in Adelaide's north for the hour-long service. Adelaide-born Gillett, 29, died on July 19 in Germany when an out of control

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Australian Cycling Federation: Amy Gillett-Safe Foundation Simon Gillett has announced the establishment of the ‘Amy Gillett-Safe Cycling Foundation’ by her family and Cycling Australia in memory of his wife who was killed in an accident in Germany on 18 July. The 29 year old champion cyclist was training with the five other members of the Australian team preparing for the start of the

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This article contained pic from the Melbourne WoJ rally, caption: "Protesters wear armbands and place bidons on the steps of Victoria's parliament in a bid for justice over cyclists killed on the roads" From Bicycle Victoria: Ride On Magazine August - September 2005 edition Government gets tough on hit and run A Victorian Government review is set to beef up penalities for hit and run offenders,

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Courtesy of Edith from the Wheels of Justice yahoogroup, further media transcripts on the Eugene McGee case can be found at Networked Knowledge The McGee case - The Kapunda Road Royal Commission The case of Eugene McGee, the Adelaide lawyer who failed to stop after hitting and killing a cyclist. Looking at the alleged inadequacy of the investigation and the role of the DPP. The former Director

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Tragedy in Germany should spur a rethink on safety for cyclists at home Much can be done to improve the welfare of bike riders, starting with the attitudes of drivers, writes Chris Rissel. A discussion about safety for people riding bicycles is overdue. Most observers would agree Amy Gillett's accident was unusual, but much can be done here to make things safer for people riding bicycles. I

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AIS 2005 squad with coach Warren McDonald Cycling News Flash for July 19, 2005: Australian team rider Amy Gillett dead after crash Australian rider Amy Gillett has died after she and other riders from the Australian women's team were hit by a car during a training ride in Germany on Monday. Three other team members are reported to be in critical condition after being helicoptered to hospital,

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Cyclist's widow questions DPP's Kapunda Rd delay. 19/07/2005. ABC News Online The widow of Ian Humphrey, the cyclist killed by Eugene McGee in a hit-and-run in 2003, has questioned the delay in examining the second, secret report of the Kapunda Road Royal Commission. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Stephen Pallaras, says any decision on whether to lay new charges against Mr McGee, a

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The Advertiser: Decision delay on McGee [19jul05] By Nigel Hunt DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Stephen Pallaras QC says he will not make a decision on possible further charges against Eugene McGee until next month. Mr Pallaras said yesterday he had read the closed report prepared by Kapunda Road royal commissioner Greg James QC but he would not disclose its contents. The 14-page closed report,

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Hit-run lawyer may be charged - Weekend Australian + McGee's trip to hell maybe just starting: read via pdf file

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Adelaide Wheels of Justice Rally, May 7 2005 The Kapunda Road Royal Commission Report was released Friday 15 July, at 3:00pm ACST. (3.30pm AEST). See post below for links to KRRC Report pdf files. Kapunda Road Royal Commission Many of us have been attempting to keep awareness of the McGee case going outside South Australia. I don't need to remind any of you that the issues raised are of

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DPP considers new charges in SA hit-run case. 16/07/2005. ABC News Online Prominent Adelaide barrister Eugene McGee could face further charges over a fatal hit-and-run incident, after a Royal Commission strongly criticised the police's handling of the case. Commissioner Greg James QC found the police investigation on the night Mr McGee hit and killed cyclist Ian Humphrey was confused and lacked

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The Advertiser: TOO MANY MISTAKES: McGee hit-and-run finding [16jul05] By NIGEL HUNT THE Kapunda Road Royal Commission has found that the police investigation into the Eugene McGee hit-run case was not carried out "appropriately, efficiently and expeditiously". But it has cleared the police involved of any corruption, inappropriate behaviour or favouritism toward McGee during the investigation.

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Again, sadly - please consider taking a moment of quiet reflection. Cyclist killed in hit and run NT Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au (15-07-2005) By Mark Wilton A TERRITORY cyclist has been knocked down and killed in a hit and run, police said. The man was riding his bike along Larapinta Drive about 8km west of Alice Springs when he was hit by a car about 6pm. He was killed instantly. A

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Kapunda Road Royal Commission Commission Premises Level 1, 26 Flinders Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 Phone: (08) 8463 7971 Fax: (08) 8463 7988 Email: krrc@saugov.sa.gov.au Report of the Kapunda Road Royal Commission The 'Report of the Kapunda Road Royal Commission' can be purchased: Over the counter at Service SA, Government Legislation+ Outlet, 101 Grenfell Street, Adelaide - from 9am Monday 18 July

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McGee hit-run probe mishandled, commission finds. 15/07/2005. ABC News Online In South Australia, a royal commission has concluded that elements of the police investigation into a notorious hit-run case were not handled appropriately. But it has also found that prominent Adelaide lawyer Eugene McGee was not deliberately given special treatment by police investigating the fatal incident in

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SA hit-and-run case draws criticism National Breaking News Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au (15-07-2005) A ROYAL Commissioner has criticised police and prosecutors over their handling of the controversial case of Adelaide hit-run lawyer Eugene McGee. McGee, a former police prosecutor turned criminal lawyer, was driving his four-wheel drive in South Australia's Barossa Valley when he struck and

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Stateline South Australia Transcript: Kapunda Road Royal Commission, Broadcast: 15/07/2005 Reporter: Simon Royal SIMON ROYAL: It is big and thick has lots of answers to questions many people have been bursting to find out. No, it is not the latest Harry Potter wizard novel, that's out tomorrow. It is the findings of the Kapunda Road Royal Commission. The commission has been presided over by

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The Honourable Mike Rann MP, Premier, Media Releases: McGee Case Report 15-07-2005 Premier Mike Rann says the Report of the Kapunda Road Royal Commission vindicates the Government’s decision to inquire further into the handling of the McGee case. “We were right to intervene over Nemer and we were right to intervene following the McGee trial. “This case had too many unanswered questions and South

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Govt set to release Kapunda Rd Royal Commission findings. 15/07/2005. ABC News Online The findings of the Kapunda Road Royal Commission in South Australia will be made public today. The final report is likely to recommend changes to laws dealing with drink-driving offences and hit-and-runs in the wake of the Eugene McGee hit-and-run investigation and trial. Commissioner Greg James QC will travel

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The Advertiser: JAMES: LAWS MUST CHANGE [15jul05] By NIGEL HUNT FLEEING a crime scene to prevent evidence from being gathered should be an offence, Greg James, QC, is expected to recommend today when he delivers the major report of the Kapunda Road Royal Commission. The Advertiser also believes Mr James will propose a complete redrafting of legislation relating to the taking of blood from

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Royal commission more about law reform than retrial. 13/07/2005. ABC News Online The royal commissioner looking into the death of South Australian cyclist Ian Humphrey in 2003 and the subsequent court case of hit-run driver Eugene McGee says the commission's final report is more about points of law and procedure rather than any retrial. Greg James QC is due to hand his final report to the

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Liberals welcome Royal Commission debate Tuesday, 12 July 2005 The Liberal Opposition welcomes the publication by the Full Court of the Supreme Court of the reasons why Mr Craig McGee could not be required to answer questions at the Kapunda Road Royal Commission. Shadow Attorney-General Robert Lawson said the decision highlighted the fact that the Royal Commissions Act needed an urgent overhaul.

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The Advertiser: It's like McGee all over again THE brother of cyclist Ian Humphrey – killed by lawyer Eugene McGee in the well-publicised Kapunda Rd hit-run incident – has lashed out at the police's failure to breath-test Adelaide Crows player Graham Johncock. Graham Humphrey has demanded to know why Johncock did not undergo a blood-alcohol test when police went to his home 15 minutes after his

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The Australian: Rann's silent treatment [July 09, 2005]: Tom Richardson July 09, 2005 STEPHEN Pallaras sits in his small Adelaide office and reflects on his first three months as the Director of Public Prosecutions in Mike Rann's South Australia."I've been ignored when I write to the Government. I've been abused over the phone by the Deputy Premier. I've been sledged by the Attorney-General's

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The Advertiser: Your views on the news – July 4-July 10 Item: Man arrested over hit and run :07jul05 From: Steve Byrne, Scotland I assume that this man was not a lawyer! Item: Police plea for care as four die in road crashes :07jul05 From: Stuart McPhee, Henley Beach Another cyclist killed. Will justice prevail here or will it be just another case of a cyclist being in the wrong place at the

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Today, please consider taking a moment of quiet reflection. The Advertiser: Police plea for care as four die in road crashes [07jul05] By Police Reporter Matt Williams FOUR people died in separate crashes yesterday within seven hours in a horror day on the state's roads. Responding to the carnage, police have pleaded with drivers to take care on the roads In the first crash, a man died when

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The Advertiser: LAW & ORDER: DPP says we need a reform panel [06jul05] By NIGEL HUNT and JEMMA CHAPMAN DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Stephen Pallaras, QC, has called for the establishment of a permanent law reform commission in South Australia. He believes that laws are only reviewed on an "ad-hoc" basis and a "proactive, rather than reactive" approach to law reform is needed. Mr Pallaras

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Psychiatrist tells of threat after McGee trial. 02/07/2005. ABC News Online Professor Sandy McFarlane, the psychiatrist who treated disgraced lawyer Eugene McGee, says he received personal threats and hate mail after giving evidence in the McGee trial. Professor McFarlane told the court that McGee was unable to stop after killing cyclist Ian Humphrey because he was in a disassociative state and

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Stateline South Australia: Psychiatrist answers his critics on the McGee case Broadcast: 01/07/2005 Reporter: Simon Royal SIMON ROYAL: Professor McFarlane, welcome to Stateline. PROF. SANDY MCFARLANE (ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY): Thank you very much Simon. SIMON ROYAL: Do you think the royal commission has turned out to be the trial of Sandy McFarlane? PROF. SANDY MCFARLANE: Look, I've personally

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Stateline South Australia: Royal Commissioner talks on the future of his inquiry Broadcast: 01/07/2005 Reporter: Ian Henschke GREG JAMES QC (ROYAL COMMISSIONER): The cooperation that I have received from the government agencies, from counsel, from people coming before the commission to make submissions or as witnesses, from the staff and from the government, particularly through the solicitor?

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Police change position on further McGee charges. 01/07/2005. ABC News Online South Australian police have conceded they were wrong to say that barrister Eugene McGee had not committed further criminal offences by evading police for six hours after killing a cyclist in late 2003. Police lawyer Rick Halliday has told the Kapunda Road Royal Commission that after reviewing the case overnight, he now

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Please refer to this previous Bicycle Justice post on June 8. If you know of anyone who has a legal background, or interest in collating a precis of the Kapunda Road Royal Commission, any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Links and Transcripts from: Service SA - Kapunda Road Royal Commission :: Terms of Reference Email: krrc@saugov.sa.gov.au for more information 12 May - Transcript of

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The Advertiser: McGee didn't do anything wrong - police [01jul05] by Nigel Hunt POLICE do not believe lawyer Eugene McGee committed any offence by deliberately avoiding them after he killed cyclist Ian Humphrey, the Kapunda Road Royal Commission has been told. While presenting his final submission, barrister Rick Halliday, who represents SAPOL, said police have "some difficulty with whether the

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The Advertiser: Police inquiry `ad hoc' [30jun05] by Nigel Hunt THE family of cyclist Ian Humphrey believes the police investigation into his death was conducted in an ad hoc manner with a lack of direction and urgency, the Kapunda Road Royal Commission has been told. In his closing submission, barrister Michael Birchall, who represents the Humphrey family, said police treated the circumstances

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For more information visit: www.times-up.org TIME'S UP! :: Press Release: Simultaneous Memorials for Four Cyclist Deaths Silent Memorials in 4 Separate Locations Where Cyclists Were Killed Within the Last 2 Months NEW YORK, New York -- At 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 29th, cyclists and volunteers with TIME'S UP! Environmental and Bicycle Advocacy group will initiate four separate and simultaneous

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Kapunda Road Royal Commission Important note: Written submissions for Terms of Reference 9 and 9A must be received by Commission staff no later than c.o.b Friday 1 July, 2005. Commission Premises Level 1, 26 Flinders Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 Phone: (08) 8463 7971 Fax: (08) 8463 7988 Email: krrc@saugov.sa.gov.au Extract from Terms of Reference: 9. You may include in your report recommendations

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The Advertiser: McGee and brother may face charges [29jun05] KAPUNDA Road Royal Commissioner Greg James, QC, is almost certain to recommend that lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother Craig face criminal charges for hindering a police investigation. Mr James said McGee had put himself "outside the law and evaded justice" and those who assisted him helped put him "beyond the power of police" on the

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Hit-run lawyer 'evaded justice' but it's not over The Nation Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au (29-06-2005) By Tom Richardson THE vice is tightening on hit-run lawyer Eugene McGee, with royal commissioner Greg James QC declaring that the former police officer "put himself outside the law and evaded justice". As the Kapunda Road royal commission heard final submissions yesterday, Mr James said

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Letter Writing Guide by Keith Thomas Here is my Australian version of the Sierra Club guide. Please let me know (to keith@evfit.com) what you think of it If there is a significant number of useful suggestions, I'll consolidate them and post the revised version on [bike-oz] over this coming weekend. Write a powerful letter (based on the Sierra Club original). Writing to MPs and councillors: It

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