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- Steven Deer pleaded guilty to obtaining property by deception and was convicted in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
- The court fined Deer $2,250 after finding he fraudulently invoiced four labour-hire firms.
- Prosecutor Alex Turner said Deer diverted $10,000 to his personal ANZ account.
- Defence barrister Neville Rudston argued Deer acted to fund vehicle upgrades after union refused payment.
- Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano called the conduct a serious, non-isolated breach of trust.