I need to know....

[bertiebeatle1]

Just looked it up, they only give you $20 per day plus 95c per km travel to and from the court. Legislation covers the employers responsibility to continue to pay you for only the first 10 days. Hmmm this could be a hassle now that I think about it.

the nightmare you will have is they let you know at 4pm the day prior whether you are required to go in or not (if you aren't on a case). Was hard for me as i have meetings almost every day across the city so i couldnt pre-plan anything

[locky801]

What happens if you work for yourself and cannot take time off?

they are pretty reasonable think they would remove you from the call-up

Glad my family and i dont have to worry about that

[bertiebeatle1]

What happens if you work for yourself and cannot take time off?

Can explain the situation and they will let you off - it is actually pretty easy to get out of. The month i deffered (at the last minute) i had a funeral in the first week of the month. That was enough to get out of it fully if i wanted too. They don't check or anything either so you can make something like that up and you are fine

[MW]

Just looked it up, they only give you $20 per day plus 95c per km travel to and from the court. Legislation covers the employers responsibility to continue to pay you for only the first 10 days. Hmmm this could be a hassle now that I think about it.

the nightmare you will have is they let you know at 4pm the day prior whether you are required to go in or not (if you aren't on a case). Was hard for me as i have meetings almost every day across the city so i couldnt pre-plan anything

I think with my work I can get away with the short notice, but its not ideal

[dedja]

What happens if you work for yourself and cannot take time off?

they are pretty reasonable think they would remove you from the call-up

Glad my family and i dont have to worry about that

Working for yourself is a legitimate reason to be excused.

By the way, not having a reasonable excuse and just ignoring the call up can result in 3 months in the clink plus fines.

[MW]

No jail, but fines of up to $1250 to be exact (reading the form now)

[dedja]

No jail, but fines of up to $1250 to be exact (reading the form now)

Depends on the court and jurisdiction, some or more punitive than others.

It’s all a head faaark that most people don’t need. Good luck trying to navigate through it.

[Booney]

Still thirsty.

[tipper]

Still thirsty.

well, im not, but i could be convinced...

[Booney]

[PatowalongaPirate]

Still thirsty.

I've lit the fire and have some stout longnecks that will get a seeing to a bit later.

[Pseudo]

What happens if you work for yourself and cannot take time off?

they are pretty reasonable think they would remove you from the call-up

Glad my family and i dont have to worry about that

Working for yourself is a legitimate reason to be excused.

By the way, not having a reasonable excuse and just ignoring the call up can result in 3 months in the clink plus fines.

I wonder, would that offence require a trip to a court, and trial by jury?

[Pseudo]

Damn you Booney, now I have the urge to stroll down to the Coopers Alehouse for lunch...

[Dutchy]

Anyone had to be a witness in a trial before? I was meant to be, got prepped by the detectives etc for hours leading in, turned up to court, waiting outside and with 5 mins to go we get advised the prick is pleading guilty and I wont be required, which was a relief but very frustrating also to have the anxiety for weeks leading up to it.

[tipper]

Still thirsty.

I've lit the fire and have some stout longnecks that will get a seeing to a bit later.

ooh, having some friends round tonight and we were planning on lighting the fire pit... stout might be on the menu now to go with it

[Jimmy_041]

Anyone had to be a witness in a trial before? I was meant to be, got prepped by the detectives etc for hours leading in, turned up to court, waiting outside and with 5 mins to go we get advised the prick is pleading guilty and I wont be required, which was a relief but very frustrating also to have the anxiety for weeks leading up to it.

I have a few times for civil cases
I am quite at ease when public speaking but sitting there like a fish in a barrel is not my idea of fun.

I do like to sit in the gallery and watch interesting cases.
It really puts the barristers off when you do it.
One of them always asks who you are.
"No-one - just watching" - that really gets to them

[PatowalongaPirate]

Still thirsty.

I've lit the fire and have some stout longnecks that will get a seeing to a bit later.

ooh, having some friends round tonight and we were planning on lighting the fire pit... stout might be on the menu now to go with it

BWS still have 3 longnecks Coopers Stout for $22, and every 10th longneck you buy is free!

*Need to scan your rewards card.

[tipper]

Still thirsty.

I've lit the fire and have some stout longnecks that will get a seeing to a bit later.

ooh, having some friends round tonight and we were planning on lighting the fire pit... stout might be on the menu now to go with it

BWS still have 3 longnecks Coopers Stout for $22, and every 10th longneck you buy is free!

*Need to scan your rewards card.

good thing there is a drive through on the way home

dont remember the last time i bough a long neck of anything, must be long overdue

[wenchbarwer]

Long necks of Melbourne Bitter are chef's kiss

[Spargo]

Anyone been summoned for jury duty lately? First time for me just now.

Co worker of mine was given the Snowtown murder trial, they marched the accused out & they were allowed to survey the jury pool & advise their lawyers if they didn’t like the look of you. He thankfully didn’t make the cut…