VIC Gambling and Spent All My Dad's Superannuation

[anonymous84]

Hi i used to be my father's administrator but I ran into a gambling problem and spent all his superannuation.
I have a VCAT hearing coming up and don't know what to do??
My father does not go without anything and anything he needs I pay for... im embarrassed ashamed stressed regretful... please help i don't want to go to jail and/or be taken away from my 2 kids i previously told vcat it was in another account because I was so scared

 

[Ivy]

Hi there,

Is there a specific legal question that you have? What have you been charged with? Without knowing the charge, I can't tell whether a conviction could be accompanied by a custodial sentence.

It sounds as though you need to obtain legal representation. Have you contacted Legal Aid in Victoria to see if they can help you?

 

[anonymous84]

I have not been charged with anything as yet... was just summons to attend a hearing at vcat....

 

[Ivy]

What did your summons say was the basis of the hearing? What is VCAT trying to determine? As I suggested above, I recommend that you contact a solicitor to help you prepare.

 

[anonymous84]

They want me to bring in all bank statements, any letters received, everything...
will i go to jail?

 

[Ivy]

Hi again,

I cannot suggest strongly enough that you should contact Legal Aid or another solicitor for advice. We cannot provide advice on the likely outcome of a hearing. However you have not told us what the basis for the hearing is. Is there a charge? What is it? Have a look at your summons.

 

[anonymous84]

Hi again,

I cannot suggest strongly enough that you should contact Legal Aid or another solicitor for advice. We cannot provide advice on the likely outcome of a hearing. However you have not told us what the basis for the hearing is. Is there a charge? What is it? Have a look at your summons.

It is just a summons to provide vcat with all of my fathers financials etc... there is no charge

 

[WiserNow]

Have a look at this page Administration — Office of the Public Advocate, Victoria, Australia and also the Guardianship and Administration Act which may provide some answers regarding penalties.