Paul Montgomery

Member’s name: Paul Montgomery
Date of Hearing: 26 September 2024
Division: Queensland
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 26 September 2024, the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr Paul Montgomery breached CPA Australia’s 11 May 2022 Constitution:

• Article 36(a), when he “committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event.” as defined in Article 76(i), as having “pleaded guilty to, or was found guilty of (either without conviction or with a final conviction), any offence (criminal or otherwise, but excluding any offence relating to traffic infringement) before any Court in any jurisdiction, which in the Board’s reasonable opinion, is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s standing or reputation;” in relation to his guilty plea in the District Court of Queensland on 30 June 2023.

Mr Montgomery did not attend the Disciplinary Tribunal hearing and a denial of the Complaint was entered on his behalf.

Penalty and Costs:

The Disciplinary Tribunal found the Complaint sustained and imposed the following penalties:

• Forfeiture of membership, not eligible for readmission.
• A Fine of $50,000.00.

Mr Montgomery was ordered to pay a contribution to CPA Australia’s costs of $12,524.50.