Has anone else noticed thatthe Board fines are huge compared to those handed dodwn in the District Court? Can anyone offer a sound reason for this. I'd liketheBoard to answer as well but they never would of course.

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Hi Guys

It's a simple answer.  The Board helps fund the corporate scavangers living off our industry. Look at theses costs for one case this year.

Lawyer Fees       $44,658.53
Legal advisor       $13,295.26
Auditor          $14,961.14
Investigator       $21,175.72
Experts          $   4,685.89
Board Costs                $20,870.24 (Accommodation meals etc not included)

The fines high because they can impose them and the costs are high so they can justify their existance. They have no morals.