Post #3619288

2026-07-06 03:43 UTC

@RaymondPierreL3@aus.social The problem with fines is that they are simply a “cost” to major offenders. True damages — restoring the common good by undoing or repairing the harm — would start with offenders losing the subject properties altogether. i.e. confiscate the land itself AND charge the offender the costs of restoring it. and slap an ankle bracelet on them, and supervise them doing the re-planting or, calculate penalties as a percentage of net wealth, or income

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@RaymondPierreL3@aus.social 2026-07-06 06:34

@maudenificent@aus.social A bit harsh, but I understand the sentiment behind it. I agree that the Law should be impartial and should reflect the wish of the people it serves — that is, all of us. As community expectations change, so should the law. I believe that Australian Law is largely guided by precedents until new legislation is enacted to provide new cases to be tested in the Courts (I’m not a lawler so this is what I surmise). As for the #Entitled #RichBastards, as you suggest, we could stich them by changing fines to be commensurate with the level of #Wealth held by the offending individual or corporation entity and should be sufficiently burdensome to prevent recidivism. This would also provide better outcomes for those less well off and put an end to #StrategicLitigation (SLAPP). But it is what it is. Until we vote a govt in that is willing to change the laws accordingly.

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