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ODCE seeks to examine documents as part of Console investigation

Summary

The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) has applied to the High Court to examine documents related to the former charity Console, which was wound up in July 2016 after governance concerns. The ODCE's motion seeks to review electronic documents stored on Console's computers, which were provided by the liquidator. On 15 February 2018, Remy Farrell SC, representing Console's founder Mr Paul Kelly and his wife Patrica, requested an adjournment so that the Kellys could apply for legal aid. The Kellys receive social welfare, and the court heard that they had not yet engaged with the ODCE on the matter. Kerida Naidoo SC, for the ODCE, opposed the adjournment, arguing the motion had been pending for some time and that the ODCE wished to keep any private material belonging to the Kellys separate from the investigation. Justice Caroline Costello granted the adjournment, noting that the Kellys should have legal representation because of competing interests.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: ODCE seeks to examine documents as part of Console investigation. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• July 2016 Adjournment
• 2018-02-15 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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