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18.07.2023

 

Dear Dilan Dharmage,

 

Thanks for seeing me today and supporting me.

 

I don’t know who else to turn to - my public interest disclosure has been rejected by Paula Stratton, a lawyer at DSS.

 

She says I have never been a public official.

 

I have attached evidence from the federal Court stating they are satisfied I was employed by DSS. The Federal court are above DSS.They can’t both be right.

 

I have also attached my employee login at DSS. Overlooking these facts saw my work cover from 2021 not be paid.

 

The AAT, DSS, ComCare, NDIS, AFCA, AHRC and others are under the attorney generals portfolio but he refuses to acknowledge my phone calls or emails.

 

ComCare: rejected my workers compensation

DSS: Rejected my PID

AAT: Upheld ComCares decision

NDIS: Refuse to contact me or be contactable (Banned from Bill Shortens email),

AFCA: They delayed and denied and deferred my just compensations, then banned me

AHRC: They refuse to investigate my human rights abuses and also lost me a 1.5 million dollar settlement

Ombudsman: Refuse my PID, refuse to acknowledge me further

 

I am not making this up. I am not delusional. 

 

This conscious malicious and intentional destruction of my prosperity as I have said, is linked by these four things:

 

1. My former partner Steve Iasonidis, a former ASIO employee,

2. A powerful lawyer Russell Ball who silenced my evidence on a state and federal level and who informs Government policy and advises the Ombudsman,

3. My public profile of someone with ’schizophrenia’, and my roles at The Herald Sun and The Age, for which I was vilified by and then fired from,

4. My controversial PhD.

 

No Government agency will acknowledge my relationship with former partner. That includes Centrelink, The Tax Office, ASIC, The Attorney General, The Office of Prime Minister and cabinet, The ombudsman, The Attorney General Mark Dreyfus or the Prime Minister.

 

Every injustice I have ever faced and lost has been framed by the Government being aware of the exploitation and allowing it to happen, then never acknowledging what is a fact. Even David Irvine was acutely aware of the fact I was forced to a disability pension whilst Steve Earned $40000 a month. He left me homeless. My first hospitalisation occurred a week after I demanded settlement from his lawyer.

 

I remind you that after suffering financial detriments, the police, totally aware that Steve and I used to live together and were engaged, threatened me with the mental health act and literally ran me out of town as a fugitive - and I have a clean criminal record.

 

My ‘illness’ is exploited by powerful individuals who pull strings and change the goal posts on the truth.

 

Every single statutory authority has a bank of lawyers, and I have none. Every public service official has the responsibility to act within the charter of human rights, especially for a person with a disability. No one has.

 

In my battle the dice have been loaded from the start. It is clearly demonstratable now that this is the case and it is linked to a movement of my oppression. It is not delusion. It is a demonstrated phenomenon of persecution. 

 

I have lost:

 

Work Cover 1:                     $300000

HCF:                             $75-3000000

Steve Iasonidis:                     $500000

Work Cover 2:                     $730000

AFCA:                             $2000000

AHRC:                             $1500000

Australian Super TPD:                 $800000

TAL income assist:                     $50000

The Age illegal termination:             $500000

VOCAT Child sexual abuse:             $100000

Bendigo Bank:                     $19000

Gambling payout never given:         $90000

VOCAT for being violently assaulted:     $50000

 

That’s $6282000. I am a six million dollar man. Guess who is going to be the fall guy in the Government to admit that?Ill give you a hint: no one who’s paid $500000 as a public servant a year to keep quiet and keep under wraps.

 

The whole timeI have never had access to the law. The whole timeI have been vilified and I have been not only ignored but pointedly neglected. That is a method with which to gaslight someone and as you know is a form of emotional manipulation and torture.

 

I am being tortured, systemically and politically and I am opposed by a cast of thousands.

 

I know now I was exploited for my brave portrayal of my mental illness, but that was nothing compared to what was systemically and magically departed on to me personally which has been so damaging and for which no person should have to endure.

 

The gang stalkers are rich, they are powerful, they have political privilege, and they are cruel and have no heart.

 

I on the other hand have a huge heart and it has broken a long time ago so I am only treading water staying alive.

 

In fact, I would state that if a single individual in this society has no money, no rights, no equality before the law, is taken advantage of, discriminated against, had their prosperity withed, medically experimented on, and tortured, then that person is going to die.

 

When I do, no one will care. I have already proven that because I’ve been dead.

 

My carcass will be carted off to be burnt.

 

I did not want the truth not to get out, so I have prepared a report for the coroner which names the conspiracy and my abusers.

 

It is at: www.imustbecrazy.com.au/eulogy

 

It’s not fair what I have been through. It is demonstratable as a movement of victimisation which is unbalanced, unfair, inequitable, and illegal. 

 

I am counting on you in order to set the record straight. Sadly I believe you are part of the system which will be punished for speaking out. So far no one has cometomy aid because of fear of reprisal from their political overlords.

 

With my statement, should I die I have already won, and this letter will be on there as well.

 

I pray someone can do what is right and just and fair. I gave for my whole life. And I will give again, even in death.

 

I am not suicidal. But they are hurting me. If you dont act, you will be too.

 

Rich

 

 

 

 

 


 

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Public Interest Disclosures (DSS)" <publicinterestdisclosures@dss.gov.au>

Subject: Notification of decision not to allocate a disclosure [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Personal-Privacy]

Date: 18 July 2023 at 9:30:49 pm AEST

To: Rich McLean <richarddrawsstuff@gmail.com>

Cc: "Public Interest Disclosures (DSS)" <publicinterestdisclosures@dss.gov.au>

Subject: Notification of Decision Not to Allocate a Disclosure  

 

Dear Mr McLean,

 

Thank you for the information that you provided to the DSS Public Interest Disclosure inbox on 6 July 2023 and 10 July 2023.

 

I note you have raised serious concerns for your safety in that correspondence and I encourage you to contact the Police.

 

As an Authorised Officer of DSS appointed under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (PID Act), Ihave reviewed your complaint in accordance with section 26 of the PID Act and determined that the information does not meet the requirements to be considered a PID. 

I have made this decision as the disclosure does not satisfy the requirements to be considered a PID for the following reasons: A public interest disclosure can only be made by a ‘public official’ (s26(1)(a) of the PID Act). I have undertaken preliminary inquiries with the Department and have been advised that there is no record that you have been a current or former employee of the Department of Social Services. Based on the information you have provided, I am not satisfied that you are or have been a public official. For this reason, I will not be allocating the matter for investigation.

If you believe that any of the information or reasoning I have used to make my decision is incorrect, please notify me by COB 28 July 2023. In addition, if the reasons for my decision remain unclear to you, or you have any concerns about how this decision was made, please contact me for further information. 

 

Other courses of action that may be available to you include making a complaint to the Commonwealth Ombudsman under the Ombudsman Act 1976.

 

Please be assured that the Department treats all disclosures under the PID scheme seriously and impartially. On behalf of the Department, I thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

 

Sincerely,

 

Paula Stratton

Authorised Officer

Department of Social Services

 

Phone: 1800 007 952                                                                                                                                      

Email: publicinterestdisclosures@dss.gov.au

 

The Department of Social Services acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to Elders both past and present.       

 

Note: This email and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information (and neither are waived or lost if this email has been sent to you by mistake).  If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose, copy or retain it.  If you have received it in error, please let me know by reply email and then delete this email from your system and do not retain any copy.  Recipients within DSS should seek assistance from DSS Legal before disseminating this email to third parties or using this advice for a different matter.

 

 

From: Public Interest Disclosures (DSS) <publicinterestdisclosures@dss.gov.au
Sent: Thursday, 6 July 2023 6:36 PM
To: Rich McLean <richarddrawsstuff@gmail.com>
Cc: Public Interest Disclosures (DSS) <publicinterestdisclosures@dss.gov.au>
Subject: RE: If you ignore this you or your children could be next - My PID for DSS [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Personal-Privacy]

 

Dear Mr McLean

 

I acknowledge receipt of your email.

 

I am an Authorised Officer for the PID Scheme. I will undertake some preliminary inquiries in the Department and get back to you soon.

 

Kind regards

Paula

 

 

Authorised Officer

Department of Social Services

 

Phone: 1800 007 952

Email: publicinterestdisclosures@dss.gov.au

 

The Department of Social Services acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to Elders both past and present.       

 

Note: This email and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information (and neither are waived or lost if this email has been sent to you by mistake).  If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose, copy or retain it.  If you have received it in error, please let me know by reply email and then delete this email from your system and do not retain any copy.  Recipients within DSS should seek assistance from DSS Legal before disseminating this email to third parties or using this advice for a different matter.

 

 

 

From: Rich McLean <richarddrawsstuff@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, 6 July 2023 12:01 PM
To: Public Interest Disclosures (DSS) <publicinterestdisclosures@dss.gov.au>
Cc: Call Recorder Service (Don't Forget to Merge Calls) <richarddrawsstuff@gmail.com>;gabrielle.williams@parliament.vic.gov.au; tahsin sultani <tslns1293@gmail.com>; Miranda Holt <Miranda@guidestar.au>; palwasha@freelivingaustralia.com.au; FreeLiving Australia <FreelivingAustralia@hotmail.com>; Suellen Green <suellengreen@hotmail.com>; Linda Davis <Linda.Davis@monashhealth.org>; Dilan Dharmage <Dilan.Dharmage@monashhealth.org>;Annabel.Wyburn@monashhealth.org; Jeffrie Trika <jeffrie.trika@gmail.com>
Subject: If you ignore this you or your children could be next - My PID for DSS

 

publicinterestdisclosures@dss.gov.au

Dear ASIC and DSS,

I have CC this to Gabriel Williams my local member for parliament and my supports who I urge to act.

Can you please make an initial acknowledgement of this email to me. There is 14 days before a response has to be given to my PID. This is my home being surveilled by one of the gang stalkers:

The #secretservice out front of my house I am a failed #whistleblower

youtu.be

A conspiracy to pervert the course of justice has and is occurring, and it victimises me as its unwitting scapegoat. Its aim is clearly to destroy me through the conscious malicious and intentional redaction of all my prosperity, to dismantle the supports or business I did have in place, and to ruin my reputation.

I am writing to request whistleblower status and protection in relation to my victimisation. As a concerned individual, I have discovered substantial evidence that raises serious concerns about the integrity, legality, and ethical standards within the Australian Government. 

This includes my own disclosable Centrelink and NDIS fraud for which I have already tried to report to police and Centrelink under the crushing existence of family violence and a Government conspiracy that forced me to or starve and be homeless. I did end up being homeless and starving at times so the threat was real and the coercive financial control and redaction of all prosperity is proven to be systemic and political. 

I am an honest man and I would like protection from this very issue as well and I commit to paying it all back once my detriments are paid and the truth be told. My crime is an incredibly lesser one than the injustices dealt to me systemically and politically over years; my persecution was from many public officials who were paid to keep my prosperity redacted. It was also from a manipulative former partner who financially abused me for years and if my detriments are to be acknowledged then this factor and the further coercive financial control for years must be acknowledged. I only hope it is me who does not suffer reprisal for being a vulnerable person who had no choice under duress. I ask for your further consideration of protection from any ‘wrongdoing’ that was out of my control. It will be demonstrated that I told Centrelink of my relationship with much friction and conflict with my former partner and always wanted to.

On 27 March The federal Court rejected my whistleblower PID. Inadvertently Scott Treadwell also inadvertently stated that The federalCourt is satisfied that I was an employee of DSS. As a former ‘employee’ of DSS and a ‘public official’ I wish to make an internal disclosure.

That means I am an ‘employee’ for the purposes of work cover and the SRC act and that my work cover, held up at the AAT - should be paid. This would avert the whole crisis and I could repay any debts seen to be my fault if at all.

Me not being a ‘public official’ also the reason that I was rejected my PID at other statutory authorities including the NDIS which is a statutory agency under the DSS. I now appeal directly to DSS and ASIC.

I ask you to again reconsider my PID status as an external or internal disclosure and one that involves my serious risk to my health and welfare if nothing is done. I ask you to alert the Principal Officers of the DSS and ASIC of my disclosure.

I have never wanted much and not a criminal nor an extortionist - in fact I would settle for a safe life with enough prosperity with which to live a comfortable life - something that has been missing from my existence. 

I have cc it to my carers in that they can follow up with my reply. 

I believe that by coming forward with this information, I can contribute to the greater good and ensure transparency, accountability, and the public interest. However, I am also aware that whistleblowing can carry significant personal and professional risks, which is why I am seeking the appropriate legal protections and safeguards afforded to whistleblowers.

To support my request for whistleblower status, I would like to outline the following:

  • Nature of the Issue: 

 

  • I can’t get a lawyer, 

  • I am a rejected whistleblower so far and 

  • I cannot go to police. 

  • I have been consciously maliciously and intentionally redacted my prosperity over years. 

  • I’m owed a settlement from my former partner who worked high upon Government, 

  • My workcover from 2006 and 2021,

  • My HCF income assist insurance, 

  • A settlement from Weribee Mercy Hospital about a suicide attempt that was whitewashed and for which I suffer a cognitive brain impairment. 

  • My business was maliciously destroyed, (website),

  • This was covered up at business.gov and the telecommunications industry ombudsman and the SBFEO.

    This movement of oppression that victimises me violates the charter of human rights for a person with a disability which states amongst other things that:

 

  • I must have access to the law and equality before it, 

  • Not be victimised or discriminated against, 

  • Not be taken advantage of or 

  • Have my property or prosperity withheld, and 

  • Not be tortured. 

    Every public official in the Government has to act within a human rights charter and ethically and this has not occurred. I would like to provide evidence located at www.imustbecrazy.com.au

 

  • My issue violates this charter that was ratified by The Australian Government in 2008. Ethics means to do no harm but great harm is has been wished upon me and harm came and harm is still happening to me.  I can provide witnesses to my circumstance by nature of sharing recorded phone calls and YouTube videos. I record things because of my illness that reality might be wrong; but recordings don’t lie and they render and prove a phenomenon in which I am profiled and victimised in a financial way that also robs me of human rights.

 

  • Importance of the Issue: The significance and potential impact of the issue on public safety is that I am a member of the public and I have already attempted suicide from this very financial abuse and vilification two and a half years ago and I am at great risk of further harm although I am currently not suicidal. The AHRC’s reputation is at stake if I publish this on my YouTube channel and website, and the welfare of stakeholders is at risk. Potential financial losses include my pleas at the High Court, and the risk to my human health is high. My safety is at risks I have been threatened tome killed and my dog too by my former partner whom the Government protect, because my whistleblowing led him to 1 million in embezzlement for his own corrupt financial affairs. I am steadfast to live a simple life free from oppression and I will win and I want to give you the opportunity to be on the right side of history.

 

  • Good Faith Disclosures: I assure you my intention is to act in good faith and that I genuinely believe the information I possess to be accurate and credible. I commit to commitment to honesty, transparency, and the pursuit of justice.

 

  • Legal Protections: I am aware of protections that protect whistleblowers and I need protection from potential prosecution for blowing the whistle on my YouTube channel which I only did to highlight my situation. It is my desire to avail myself to these legal protections in that I may be safe not only from being sued but being incarcerated under the mental health act as a political prisoner as the mental health system sees me as having ingrained persecutionary delusions without consulting the evidence.

 

  • Confidentiality and Anonymity: It does not worry me if I am anonymous or not as my life and reputation have been ruined anyway.

 

  • Willingness to Cooperate: I am willing to cooperate with any investigations or inquiries that may arise as a result of my disclosure. I offer my support, knowledge, and any additional evidence or documentation I possess to assist in the investigation and resolution of the issue at hand.

 

I am prepared to provide a more detailed account of the matter, along with supporting evidence, in a confidential setting at your convenience. I kindly request that you initiate the necessary procedures to grant me whistleblower status and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to protect my rights and well-being.

By doing so, you will not only uphold the principles of justice and accountability but also inspire confidence in the integrity of the Government. I firmly believe that by taking swift and decisive action, we can rectify the existing issues, prevent further harm, and foster a culture of transparency and ethical conduct.

I look forward to your prompt attention and a positive response to my request. Please inform me of the appropriate next steps and any additional information or documentation required from my end. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me using the provided contact details.

I have attached evidence of my own fatal injury from this systemic abuse victimisation and vilification. There is now a whitewashing of the tragedy and no compensation has been paid or settlement reached for the cognitive brain impairment I now suffer from. There is a cover up at HCC, MHCC, The Police, IBAC, The Victorian inspectorate, AHPRA, NHPOPC, The AHRC, and The Ombudsman.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Dr Rich Mclean

 

0451804410

 

I also attach a letter I wrote to the prime minister about my victimisation - and practical steps to solve this human rights abuse.

 

Dear Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,

Can you please intervene in what I experience as a conspiracy to pervert the course of justice? It has intentionally and maliciously redacted my prosperity over many years. It has caused incalculable damage to me which cannot be underestimated. My problem is systemic and it is political. I am a targeted individual because of a few reasons. My access to the law and equality before the law is smashed and the charter of human rights for a person with a disability is in gross disarray when it comes to myself. I have tried to explain thoroughly and with patience and I pray I will not be further vilified or fined/jailed for things I have admitted to that were under stress and family violence. I wish to make amends. No person should suffer the vile victimisation that I have endured.

Can you please acknowledge the email and respond in kind?

I could be willing to settle or come to an agreement with the Government so long as I am safe with my provisions supplied and a relative state of prosperity.

Dr Rich McLean

Dear Honourable Attorney General Mark Dreyfus MP,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring attention to a grave injustice that I have endured and to request your assistance in seeking fair compensation for the losses I have suffered. I believe that by understanding the gravity of my situation, you will be compelled to take action and help me in my pursuit of justice.

To provide clarity, I would like to define a few terms:

  • Gaslighting: Manipulating someone using psychological methods to make them question their sanity or reasoning abilities.

  • Systemic: Relating to a system as a whole, rather than focusing on specific parts.

  • Scapegoat: A person or thing that is blamed for the actions of others.

  • Conspiracy: A secret agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful or harmful act.

 

I believe I have unknowingly become a scapegoat of Australian culture, and this has been carried out systematically and through politicized means. Furthermore, I have been severely victimized as part of a conspiracy to subvert the course of justice. I have been unjustly labeled and vilified as "mentally ill," disregarding other significant factors that have contributed to the ecosystem of and dynamics of my situation. This letter contains evidence supporting these claims.

Over the past years, I have faced a series of unfortunate events that have had a profound impact on my life. These events have caused immense distress, financial hardship, and irreparable damage. Despite my diligent efforts to seek justice, I have encountered numerous obstacles that have impeded my progress and denied me the rightful compensation I deserve.

The purpose of this letter is to present my case in a clear and compelling manner, emphasizing the urgency and significance of addressing the injustice I have experienced. Firstly, I want to highlight the extent to which these events have disrupted my life. The financial losses resulting from the actions of people like Steve Iasonidis, Tim Gos from AFCA, Liz Lindsberg from AHRC, The Attorney General Mark Dreyfus,  lawyer Russell Ball, member Furnell at the AAT, many police officers and other public officials who. Are employed by or head: HCC, MHCC, AHPRA, NHPOPC, IBAC, The Victorian Inspectorate, ComCare, The AAT, AHRC, AFCA, Work Safe, Unions, all lawyers and legal firms, Weribee Mercy Hospital, the NDIS, Centrelink, ASIC, The Federal Court, The Health Department, amongst many others have left me in a precarious situation, struggling to meet even my basic needs. The emotional toll of these events cannot be overstated, as they have caused significant stress, anxiety, and a profound sense of injustice.

Furthermore, it is crucial to note that I have diligently followed all available legal channels in seeking redress. Despite my efforts, I have been met with indifference, negligence, and deliberate attempts to obstruct justice. This flagrant disregard for the rule of law and the rights of individuals has only exacerbated my suffering and deepened my conviction that a grave injustice has occurred.

As a politician in the Australian Parliament, you are bound to act ethically and uphold fairness, justice, and integrity. Therefore, I implore you to thoroughly and impartially investigate my case. I am confident that a diligent examination of the evidence will reveal the extent of the injustice I have endured and the urgent need for compensation.

Corrupt conduct of a public official - my relationship

My former partner, Steve Stefan Stefen Iasonidis, was employed by ASIO under David Irving during the time we were engaged, from 2010 to 2015. Throughout our relationship, we lived in two different addresses under two separate leases. Additionally, we had a joint bank account at Bendigo Bank. Over the course of five years, he exploited me while I relied on a disability pension, which he manipulated to his advantage. Meanwhile, he was earning a substantial monthly income ranging from $30,000 to $40,000, first at Apple and later at ASIO.

As a public official, it is my belief that Steve Stefan Stefen Iasonidis owes me a fair and equitable legal settlement, which has unfortunately not been fulfilled. I submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Prime Minister's office, initially described as "voluminous" and "complex." However, the request was ultimately denied on the grounds that the requested documents "did not exist." These documents would have provided evidence of my public advocacy as a mental health campaigner, my speaking engagements at the Australian Parliament, my PhD pursuit at Victoria University, and the nature of my relationship with an ASIO employee.

Furthermore, I am deeply troubled by the lack of intervention from law enforcement and various government agencies, including the Police, IBAC, Centrelink, the Tax Office, AGIS, ASIC, and Centrelink. In a situation where a government official mistreated their partner, leading to homelessness and the absence of a necessary legal settlement, the failure of these institutions to address the issue raises concerns about potential biases or conflicts of interest.

The absence of holding a public official in a position of influence and reverence accountable for their actions is a grave injustice. It undermines the integrity of the justice system and erodes public trust. Therefore, I implore you to intervene and initiate a thorough review and reevaluation of the mechanisms in place to ensure accountability within our government and its affiliated institutions.

I understand that this matter may be complex and sensitive, but I believe it is of utmost importance to shed light on the mistreatment I have endured and to restore justice. Your intervention and dedication to upholding the integrity of the justice system would be greatly appreciated.

My mental illness

I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and ADHD, both of which are mental illnesses. When I attempted to access my partner's super, I ended up being admitted to a psychiatric ward where I faced vilification due to my mental health condition. As a result, I attempted suicide, and it was considered a fatal injury. Unfortunately, I now experience a cognitive brain impairment from that incident, and I have been unable to return to work since February 2021.

Weribee Mercy Hospital, where I was receiving care, has failed to provide me with the settlement I am owed. They were aware of my suicidal tendencies and had a duty of care to protect me, but they did not fulfill this responsibility. What makes matters worse is that there has been a widespread attempt to cover up this tragedy. Despite reaching out for help, various organizations including HCC, MHCC, The Police, IBAC, AHPRA, NHPOPC, and ben Calder at the Victorian Ombudsman have all refused to intervene. Their dismissive attitude further highlights the stigma surrounding suicide and the extent to which I have been scapegoated and subjected to character assassination.

It is important to note that my suicide attempt was a result of financial abuse and vilification, not solely due to my mental illness. This ongoing oppression, which has persisted for over 2.5 years since I was revived, involves numerous government agencies and public officials. I have been intentionally and maliciously deprived of opportunities, undermining my well-being and prosperity. Such actions are in direct violation of the charter of human rights for individuals with disabilities.

A powerful lawyer and a complaint

I made a valid complaint about a GP in 2017 and had evidence of malpractice. The GP's lawyer, Mr. Russell Ball, is influential in informing government policy and advising the Ombudsman. However, I have faced difficulties as a whistleblower at the Ombudsman, as they have refused to investigate any of my numerous issues and have not responded to my inquiries. It was only after my suicide attempt that I became aware of Mr. Ball's influence. The evidence I possessed, which proved my claims, was disregarded and I was wrongly portrayed as an extortionist. Various organizations, including HCC, MHCC, AHPRA, NHPOPC, the Victorian Inspectorate, the Police, IBAC, and the Ombudsman, silenced my evidence. Despite my efforts over the past fifty years, I have been unable to find legal representation or resolution for any of my issues. It seems that the MHCC, DDLS, MHCC, and others have purposefully chosen not to assist me. I believe I have been profiled and given instructions to prevent anyone from helping me. I suspect that Mr. Ball, as another adversary, has influenced legal firms to never support my cause. I have evidence of his involvement in suppressing my evidence, including a transcript of the relevant conversation, as well as his participation in talks at AHPRA and his role in advising government policy. Unbeknownst to me at the time, I was set up to fail, which I believe constitutes a conspiracy in itself.

 

Oppressive forces

 

In January 2021, I fell ill due to work-related issues while working for the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). During that time, I was confronted with my own clients' experiences of sexual abuse, which triggered my own unresolved trauma related to child sexual abuse. I was seeking justice for my own case at the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT). Unfortunately, a Geelong magistrate at VOCAT dismissed my case, stating that it was destined to fail. This dismissal, coupled with the harsh language used, made me realize that I was being targeted from a higher level, although I was unsure of the reasons behind it. It is likely that individuals such as Mr. Ball and Mr. Iasonidis played a role in this situation.

The act of narrating my clients' experiences of child incest and rape took a severe psychological toll on me. I realized that my important work with my client would lose its credibility if my own name was associated with it. Only after my suicide attempt did I discover that Mr. Russell Ball, who is influential in informing government policy, had given presentations at AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency). AHPRA had rejected my complaint and silenced the evidence I had provided.

 

Workers compensation

 

My workers' compensation from 2021 is significantly overdue. Initially, I had planned to take a brief break, but during that time, I was unexpectedly hospitalized due to a suicide attempt. Following the incident, I applied for workers' compensation, but unfortunately, it was never paid. At first, WorkSafe directed me to ComCare, but now I am prohibited from contacting WorkSafe. ComCare initially rejected my claim for illness, but later changed their decision after reviewing my case. However, Paul Fowler rejected it on the grounds that I am 'not an employee for the purposes of the SRC act.' In an unrelated whistleblower request that was rejected by the Federal Court, Scott Treadwell affirmed that I was indeed an employee of DSS. Currently, my work cover case is being reviewed by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), and a decision is pending. If I do not succeed there, two questions arise: firstly, if I am not insured by ComCare, then who is responsible for covering me? Secondly, if my case fails and I decide to appeal to the Federal Court, won't the previous document confirming my employee status guarantee payment for my work cover? It seems contradictory that both institutions cannot be correct. If ultimately rejected by the AAT, I am left wondering where I would be covered, as the compensation is overdue since January 19, 2021.

I reached out to WorkCover Minister Danny Pearson in an attempt to expedite payment for my work cover, but the response received was insufficient. According to the legislation in Victoria (during the time when I was contracted to a Victorian statutory authority), the WorkCover Act states in Section 93: "Provisions to apply where employer does not meet liabilities: If the employer of the worker neglects, refuses, or is unable to pay compensation in discharge of the employer's liability under section 72(1) within 21 days of receiving the claim for payment of compensation, the liability becomes a liability of the Authority." (Source:https://content.legislation.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/13-67aa046 authorised.pdf) This means that if the NDIS has my employee information and ComCare, the insurer, denies liability, as has occurred, the minister should intervene. Unfortunately, this has not been the case so far.

 

HCF income assist denied

 

I have not been paid my HCF income assist despite providing evidence that my illness was not pre existing and it was for the psychological injury and the stress from being framed were the reasons for my work break. It is important to note that my illness was never an issue prior to being hospitalized in 2021. During my admission, I received a diagnosis of 'adjustment disorder' and it was explicitly stated that I was neither 'psychotic' nor 'delusional.' The amount I am entitled to receive is valued at $75-300,000. Unfortunately, I have been banned from contacting HCF due to an AVO (Apprehended Violence Order) filed against me by someone I have never met. If I attempt to reach out to them, I could potentially face arrest.

 

There are several outstanding payments, compensations, settlements, and detriments that I have not received or experienced:

  • A TPD (Total and Permanent Disability) payment from 2008 was never fully paid, as it was miscalculated.

  • My business insurance did not provide coverage when my business and website were intentionally deleted and destroyed, resulting in significant financial losses. Additionally, my ABN (Australian Business Number) was canceled. 

  • I have not received a settlement from Werribee Mercy for a brain injury that I sustained.

  • The child institutional redress scheme has not provided the payment owed to me. The government has been delaying, denying, and deferring the outcome, which has had a devastating impact on my life, including leaving me homeless. 

  • These issues demonstrate a systematic and political problem that specifically targets and victimizes me, aiming to cause financial harm and further harm in general. 

  • It is crucial to note that this situation is largely responsible for my attempted suicide. I have been oppressed financially, subjected to conspiracy, and have faced ongoing harm. It is important to recognize that this harm was not solely due to mental illness, as some may claim.

  • If I had died that day, there would have been an attempt to attribute it to "mental illness." However, it is clear that the ongoing conspiracy and financial oppression have been the primary factors, and I continue to be unfairly scapegoated.

 

Homeless because I was broke

 

Due to the threatening behavior of the police, who showed no interest in addressing my concerns regarding justice, I felt compelled to leave my home with my dog Crystal in order to avoid potential incarceration under the mental health act. Consequently, I became homeless, seeking temporary accommodation in hotels and backpackers to evade authorities who had victimized and oppressed me. Unfortunately, they eventually located me, resulting in my re-hospitalization and subsequent traumatization under the mental health act. I strongly believe that I was unjustly incarcerated, possibly as a political prisoner, for approximately two and a half months.

During my absence, my former landlord took it upon himself, with the presence of both the police and hospital personnel, to clear out and dispose of all my belongings at my residence in Footscray. This included cherished items such as my artwork, clothing, antiques, important documents, and furniture, as well as precious photographs that held sentimental value. Consequently, my entire life was destroyed.

Following my release from the hospital, I found myself without a home and was subsequently placed in a homelessness shelter with only the clothes on my back and an old phone to my name. The situation left me in a state of extreme vulnerability and distress.

 

Centrelink Fraud

 

Between 2010 and 2015, I admit to committing Centrelink fraud, and I have been open about this in an attempt to shed light on the coercive financial control and family violence that I endured during my five-year relationship with Mr. Iasonidis. During that time, I should have declared that we were in a relationship, but he insisted that I keep it hidden. Initially, I believed he was providing enough financial support, but in reality, he exploited me.

In either 2013 or 2014, I eventually disclosed the relationship to Centrelink, although I informed him afterwards. He pressured me to falsely claim that we had broken up in order to retract the disclosure. I have reported this fraud to the police, Centrelink, and ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission). I am eager to repay the amount owed, but I fear that I may be targeted and subjected to vilification when the broader context of the situation is not taken into account.

This situation clearly demonstrates the corruption of a public official, albeit within their personal life. It can be classified as corruption, but unfortunately, I am unable to file a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission due to my blocked email. I need protection so I am not unfairly targeted for fraud without considering the broader picture - this is a debt I want to pay back and I have admitted to. It pales in comparison to the movement of oppression in which non financially vulnerable people with positions of political privilege money and power have acted with malice in order to harm me financially in a menacing movement of my victimisation.

 

Whistleblowing and The prime Minister’s office

 

I have been facing significant challenges in obtaining whistleblower protections for my disclosures. Unfortunately, my Public Interest Disclosures (PIDs) have been rejected at various institutions, including the Federal Court, the NDIS, the Ombudsman, the Health Department, and ASIC. This rejection has primarily been based on the grounds that I am not considered a 'public official,' which disqualifies me from certain protections.

In the case of the Federal Court, my PID was rejected due to the technicality that I did not submit it to an authorized person who can receive such disclosures. Despite pointing out that Scott Treadwell himself is one such authorized person, my concerns were not addressed, and instead, my email was blocked from their server. This action only serves to demonstrate further injustice and provides evidence of the widespread oppression I am facing, even reaching the highest levels of authority.

Furthermore, the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet initially acknowledged my Freedom of Information (FOI) request, deeming it 'voluminous and complex.' However, they have now rejected it, claiming that the requested documents 'don't exist.' It seems as though there is an attempt to make my concerns and experiences disappear, but I refuse to be silenced because I do exist, and my grievances are valid.

 

My public advocacy life

 

I have been actively engaged in mental health advocacy since the publication of my autobiography, 'Recovered Not Cured: A Journey Through Schizophrenia,' by Allen and Unwin in 2002. However, my experience in the media industry has been disheartening, as The Herald Sun, my former workplace, subjected me to vilification and humiliation, while The Age ultimately managed me out of my position, despite their claim that I had resigned.

Nonetheless, I found fulfillment in delivering public speeches at MHRI (Mental Health Research Institute) concerning my art and personal journey with mental illness. However, in retrospect, I realize that I may have been unwittingly exploited during that time. It is worth noting that my systemic issues began when affluent individuals with significant political influence and power failed to fulfill their financial obligations towards me.

Since my involvement with MHRI in 2004, I have had the opportunity to speak at various locations and institutions. These engagements reflect my deep commitment to promoting equality and advocating for justice for marginalized individuals.

 

Throughout my advocacy journey, I have had the opportunity to participate in interviews and deliver presentations at various platforms. Some of the notable interviews and presentations I have been involved in include:

Radio:

  • Radio National 'Life Matters' program with Julie McCrossin-ABC

  • Triple J- Youth Network with Rachel Kerr (National)

  • Tricia Duffield on Radio 2SM, Sydney

  • Martin Powley for ABC Gold & Sunshine Coasts, QLD

  • Fiona Sewell for ABC Radio Adelaide, Statewide afternoons

  • James Valentine for ABC Radio 702

  • Phillip Brady & Bruce Mansfield on Radio 3AW 'Nightline'

  • John Weeks from Spectrum FM Radio

  • Stateline on ABC TV

  • Good Morning Australia with Steve Leidman

  • Pieta O'Shaughnessy on Curtin Radio (Perth)

  • Tony Wilson for Triple R (Melb)

  • Felicity Biggins on Radio 2NUR in Newcastle

  • Video interview with Frankie Fathers, Reuters TV (International)

  • ABC National, AM Program

  • Channel 31 News

  • JOY FM

  • The Today show with Steve Liedman

  • Mar 05, Radio National-Life Matters-Art and Psychosis

  • RRR-Schizophrenia, Local Radio

  • ABC Regional, Dubbo

  • Two panel interviews with students, McGill University, Montreal

 

Print Media Reviews/Articles:

  • 'Rider of the storm,' The Age, Michael Winkler

  • 'My Descent Into Madness,' Herald Sun

  • MCV Reviewer

  • The Sydney Morning Herald - Reviewer Anne Deveson

  • www.eclinicalpsychiatrynews.com about psychosis and art

  • Possible presentation on SBS's 'Masterpiece' program about art and mental illness

  • Sydney Morning Herald, 'Mental Health Hits the Political Frontline.’

 

Presentations:

  • Recovered, Not Cured Book Launch - Artholes Gallery, Fitzroy (art exhibition)

  • Mental Health Research Institute - To researchers and biochemists

  • Forensicare, Fairfield - To inpatients and social workers/psychologists

  • Early Prevention Psychosis (EPPIC) - To consumer groups

  • Presentation for Australian Centre for Youth Literature (ACYL) - To librarians and school teachers

  • Presentation for Australian Centre for Youth Literature (ACYL) - To 500 high school students

  • Baw Baw Youth Network - To social workers and youth planners

  • Richmond Fellowship, Warrnambool - To consumers and their families

  • More talks to consumers at EPPIC, Royal Melbourne Hospital - With MHRI, 'Psychosis and Cannabis' forum

  • St. Andrew's Market - Mental Health Week

  • Forensicare, Thomas Embling Hospital - Mental Health Week

  • Presentation on autobiographical writing for high school students at The State Library

  • Australian Centre for Youth Literature (AYCL)

  • Carer Consultant Group, North West Mental Health, Parliament House, Canberra, for 'SANE's Guide To Electoral Offices'

  • Personal clients

  • McGill University - Montreal

  • Paragraphe Bookstore - Montreal

  • Douglas Hospital - Montreal

  • Article for www.eclinicalpsychiatrynews.com about psychosis and art

  • Review in www.world-schizophrenia.org hard copy Mail-out, USA and Canada

  • Guest speaker for the exhibition: www.artagainststigma.org (Sydney, May 05)

 

These various interviews, articles, and presentations have allowed me to share my experiences and perspectives on mental health, raising awareness and promoting understanding in different contexts.

 

A targeted individual

 

I believe I have been targeted and victimized due to a combination of factors in my life. Firstly, there is the widespread knowledge of my schizophrenia diagnosis, which leads to judgment, shame, and stigma from others. Additionally, my nationally celebrated published book, which received recognition such as a human rights award and being named SANE Australia's 'Book of the Year,' has brought attention to me. Furthermore, my public roles at The Herald Sun and The Age have made me visible to the public eye. My relationship with a powerful ASIO employee and the controversial nature of my PhD attainment in 2020 have also contributed to my status as a person of interest. I strongly believe that I have been treated unfairly and subjected to profound victimization. It is important to note that victimization is against the law.

 

Consequences of universal neglect

 

The consequences of this universal neglect are significant. Not only am I consistently ignored by numerous individuals, institutions, lawyers, and organizations, but there is a deliberate and intentional neglect directed towards me. While ordinarily I might not be affected, the collective and systematic neglect has become a form of violence that contributed to my suicide attempt and subsequent cover-up. This neglect is also the root cause of my current struggles, as I find myself having to beg for basic necessities such as food and medicine and enduring homelessness. As a result, I continue to live below the poverty line, trapped in a cycle of deprivation and desperation.

 

A politicians responsibilities

 

A politician bears the responsibility to uphold the charter of human rights, including the charter of human rights for persons with disabilities. It is disheartening that I have been consistently ignored and blocked without understanding the reasons behind it. I strongly believe that this letter deserves a response and cannot accept being ignored.

To move forward and resolve this impasse, I propose the following solutions, any one of which would be sufficient:

  • Acknowledgment of my past relationship:

 

The government must acknowledge the significance of my previous relationship, which I believe has been a source of systemic oppression and scapegoating. This acknowledgment would pave the way for an equitable settlement of assets, restoring public faith in the fairness and reasonableness of government and public institutions.

  • Resolution of my work cover issue:

 

Demanding rightful compensation or insurance is not extortion or greed. If someone could acknowledge that the Federal Court has confirmed my status as an employee, my work cover should be paid. Once the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) rules that I was indeed an employee under the SRC Act, I will cease to harass anyone regarding this matter.

  • Protection for my Public Interest Disclosures (PID):

 

Recognizing my status as a "public official" would allow consideration of my PID's, which shed light on the misconduct of public officials related to my case. Such protection is necessary to prevent further targeting by authorities, prevent wrongful prosecution or incarceration on false grounds of "mental illness," and avoid being treated as a political prisoner in an institution.

  • Access to an impartial lawyer:

 

It is crucial that I have access to legal representation or advocacy for all the issues I am facing. Unfortunately, I have been unable to secure unbiased legal assistance. Advocating for my access to a lawyer who is knowledgeable about my situation but impartial towards me would be immensely helpful in overcoming this insurmountable hurdle in my life.

 

My apology and remorse

 

I take full responsibility for my actions and recognize that I have often been a difficult person to deal with. I would like to offer my sincere apologies to everyone, starting with those whom I have hurt the most: myself. I understand that my misuse of drugs to replicate the effects of my denied dexamphetamine prescription has only worsened my already vulnerable state.

I acknowledge that my unwavering determination to seek support for my justice issues has led me to send an overwhelming number of emails, causing inconvenience and problems for others. I deeply regret the harm this may have caused and the negative impact it may have had on the reputations of those involved. I want to emphasize that I never had malicious intent towards these individuals; my actions were driven by frustration and disappointment in their lack of support for me. I apologize for any pain I may have caused.

I also acknowledge that my behavior, at times, has led to regretful sexual encounters and a disregard for my own self-worth. I apologize to those affected by these actions and want to make it clear that I have always been sorry for my behavior in these instances.

I have often lashed out at others due to my immense frustration with the systemic gaslighting and the lack of acknowledgment of my issues. This has made it difficult for people to relate to me, and for that, I am truly sorry. I have made poor choices and inadvertently involved others in my narrative of oppression, either out of desperation or as a way to validate the reality of my experiences. I deeply regret the loss of friendships, strained family relationships, and damage to my reputation that has resulted from these actions.

I want to express my genuine remorse and sorrow for the consequences of my actions. I am committed to reflecting on and learning from my mistakes, as well as seeking ways to improve myself and make amends to those I have impacted.

 

Acknowledgement as a scapegoat

 

It is evident that I have been unfairly targeted as a scapegoat, resulting in irreparable losses. Moving forward, the key to recovery lies in obtaining acknowledgement from authorities, including yourself, regarding the victimization and oppression I have endured, as well as the negative reputation that has been attached to me.

To move towards a semblance of resolution, it is crucial that at least one of the issues I have raised receives proper attention and compensation. This would allow me to escape the cycle of poverty and begin rebuilding my life to the best of my ability.

By acknowledging my experiences and providing the necessary support, you can contribute to the process of healing and finding a path towards a more just and equitable future.

 

Gratefulness

 

I am grateful for the gift of life, despite the challenges I face due to cognitive brain impairment and other struggles. These experiences have shaped me into the person I am today, and I am willing to embrace forgiveness. I hold a deep love for life, my dog, and all individuals. Surprisingly to some, I also hold love for the Earth itself. As we enter the final stages of the Anthropocene, I believe that the super-intelligent alien encountered in Chat GDP, which I previously predicted in my PhD, will influence what remains of our future.

Despite the profound isolation and loneliness I currently feel, my gratitude for being alive motivates me to work towards improving not only my own circumstances but also the lives of those around me. I am committed to making a positive impact through my advocacy efforts and supporting others in need.

 

My plans moving forward

 

I want to live with enough provisions medicine and food in a home with my beautiful dog Crystal and I who I live for.  My track record shows a fierce advocacy for others and my passion is art. I wish to serve the mental health community again as an arts therapist and life coach in community settings regardless of how much prosperity I may or may not have. I wish to sponsor marginalised people of all faiths and backgrounds with any prosperity because I won’t need most of it lest for a simple life. That is who I am have always been and that is what I will do when my detriments settle. I am not just resting on my laurels expecting money to appear and have been trying to rebuild my business with my PhD and many creations to sell although I am having troubles now with my identity documents and re starting my ABN and recognition of who I even am at the tax office.

 

What has to be considered:

 

The charter of human rights of a person with a disability of which Australia is a signatory states certain things that must be adhered to and I would like to emphasise: the following article(s):

 

  • The right to rest and leisure.

  • Freedom from discrimination

  • Freedom from exploitation

  • Freedom from interference with privacy, family, home, and correspondence.

  • Not to have property withheld

  • Not to be experimented on

  • Not to be tortured

  • The right to life, liberty, and personal security.

  • Freedom from torture and degrading treatment.

 

 

I kindly request that you consider the gravity of my situation and take immediate action to initiate an investigation into my case. I am more than willing to provide any additional information or evidence that may be required to support my claim for compensation.

 

A response detailing traction for rectifying my financial oppression will demonstrate you commitment to justice and fairness by acknowledging the injustice I have suffered and providing me with a way to access the compensation I deserve. Your assistance in rectifying this situation would not only alleviate my current hardships but also restore my faith in the principles of justice and accountability.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I eagerly await your prompt response and the opportunity to discuss my case further.

Sincerely,

 

Dr Rich McLean

 

richarddrawsstuff@gmail.com

0451804410

 

www.imustbecrazy.com.au

 

 

richarddrawsstuff@gmail.com

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