In this powerful and deeply personal conclusion to his testimony, Victorian lawyer Thomas Flitner delivers a searing indictment of the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSB+C) — describing a coordinated campaign of regulatory abuse designed to eliminate him from the profession.<br />Interviewed by legal advocate Shivesh Kuksal, Thomas connects the final dots: unlawful appointments, misuse of public funds, and a legal system weaponised to punish those who resist.<br />💥 In This Video You’ll Learn:<br />🧾 Bogus Delegations, Unlimited Power<br /> Thomas reveals how individuals like Gordon Cooper acted under the guise of Board authority without lawful appointment, issuing directives and interfering in his firm — all allegedly shielded by Howard Bowles, the powerful regulator behind many of these moves.<br />💸 $3.2 Billion, No Oversight<br /> The Public Purpose Fund, meant for legal aid and access to justice, is described as a slush fund—paying private contractors like Nick Curran, QCs, and firms engaged to crush small practices, with zero external scrutiny.<br />⚖️ External Management = Sabotage<br /> • Curran allegedly ignored clients, refused communication, and ran up $200K+ in charges<br /> • Confidential materials were seized and returned damaged<br /> • Curran reportedly told Thomas he had “no rights” while seeking personal reimbursement<br />🧠 Destroying Small Firms by Design<br /> Shivesh argues the system is rigged to eliminate sole practitioners—burdening them with impossible compliance standards while streamlining audits for large firms, ultimately eroding community legal access.<br />🧍 Isolation and Professional Exile<br /> From cut-off complaints systems to whisper campaigns, Thomas explains how the regulator ensured that even if he returned to practice, his business, reputation, and livelihood would be lost forever.<br />🧑⚖️ Silencing Through Legal Muscle<br /> In just two months, the VLSB allegedly spent nearly $500,000 to fund suppression proceedings — using two KCs, juniors, and teams of lawyers — all to stop public disclosure of misconduct.<br /> Meanwhile, public services are being slashed, and no one is watching the regulator.<br />📢 Why This Matters<br />Thomas is no longer the only voice. As Shivesh notes, the same officials — Neylon, Duggan, Curran, Bowles, Cooper — appear in testimony after testimony from lawyers across Victoria.<br />Their alleged tactics follow a clear pattern:<br /> ✅ Improper appointments<br /> ✅ Billing abuse<br /> ✅ Suppression of dissent<br /> ✅ Weaponised regulation<br /> All funded with public money, and carried out without oversight.<br />📌 If you believe in justice, the rule of law, and institutional integrity — share this video.<br />💬 Comment below if you or someone you know has faced abuse of power by legal or state authorities. Your voice matters.<br />📢 Subscribe for more whistleblower stories and investigations into legal corruption.
