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Oliver is a Volunteer Fire Fighter and Senior Deputy Captain who has dedicated 15 years to his Rural Fire Brigade.
Oliver has given up countless hours to help protect the community and the environment.
Oliver was wrongly accused whilst on duty.
Oliver has spent two years and $105,339.20 fighting these wrongful accusations.
This has taken a great toll on Oliver, his family and many other volunteer fire fighters.
Oliver was COMPLETELY EXHONERATED by Judge Paul Conlan on 3rd October 2018.
Despite winning his case, Oliver remains responsible for a $105,339.20 legal bill.
Oliver has made two requests for the NSW Rural Fire Service and the NSW State Government to meet his costs.
Oliver's first request was refused, and his second request has been ignored.
It's almost impossible to believe that a dedicated volunteer fire fighter trying to help his community can be treated this way - and yet it has happened.
We need your help to support Oliver.
Please give anything you can. Any donation would be greatly appreciated.
For more information about Oliver Maruda's battle, you can:
1. Read the Daily Telegraph article
2. Listen to an interview about this case with VFFA President, Mick Holton
3. View the VFFA web site posts about this case. (see also the related posts)
4. Listen to Ray Hadley talking about this case
Image: The Cottage Point Hazard Reduction
If the NSW Rural Fire Service or the NSW State Government do the right thing and pay Oliver's legal fees then this campaign will be closed and excess funds will be deposited into the VFFA (Volunteer Fire Fighters Association) Welfare Account to assist other volunteer fire fighters who are in similar situations or need urgent financial assistance.
The VFFA is aware of over 30 cases of bullying and harassment that are on-going or unresolved.
The VFFA has assisted many volunteers through these difficult times, and with your assistance, we can continue to do so.
Oliver has given up countless hours to help protect the community and the environment.
Oliver was wrongly accused whilst on duty.
Oliver has spent two years and $105,339.20 fighting these wrongful accusations.
This has taken a great toll on Oliver, his family and many other volunteer fire fighters.
Oliver was COMPLETELY EXHONERATED by Judge Paul Conlan on 3rd October 2018.
Despite winning his case, Oliver remains responsible for a $105,339.20 legal bill.
Oliver has made two requests for the NSW Rural Fire Service and the NSW State Government to meet his costs.
Oliver's first request was refused, and his second request has been ignored.
It's almost impossible to believe that a dedicated volunteer fire fighter trying to help his community can be treated this way - and yet it has happened.
We need your help to support Oliver.
Please give anything you can. Any donation would be greatly appreciated.
For more information about Oliver Maruda's battle, you can:
1. Read the Daily Telegraph article
2. Listen to an interview about this case with VFFA President, Mick Holton
3. View the VFFA web site posts about this case. (see also the related posts)
4. Listen to Ray Hadley talking about this case
Image: The Cottage Point Hazard ReductionIf the NSW Rural Fire Service or the NSW State Government do the right thing and pay Oliver's legal fees then this campaign will be closed and excess funds will be deposited into the VFFA (Volunteer Fire Fighters Association) Welfare Account to assist other volunteer fire fighters who are in similar situations or need urgent financial assistance.
The VFFA is aware of over 30 cases of bullying and harassment that are on-going or unresolved.
The VFFA has assisted many volunteers through these difficult times, and with your assistance, we can continue to do so.
Fundraising team: NSW Volunteer Fire Fighters Association (3)
Mick Holton
Organizer
Cottage Point, NSW
Oliver Mar
Team member
Jeanette Holton
Team member