State d Vldc:na - EVIdence Ad 1958 {JprDO./. J, SXXIj

STATUTORY DECLARATION

I, Thanasis Raptis (full name I

of 25 Benjamin Street Parkvill e 3052 & cu rrently 29 Colorado Court Werribee 3030 , 10ddr."1

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On the 28 April 2017 I received correspondence from , Helen Raptis', lawyer, Damian Balian - Zervos Solicitors. I'm separated from her whilst occupying the same house at 25 Benjamin Street, Parkville, 3052 and currently find myself forbidden from entering the house. I went to the house to take some of my personal belongings but the locks were changed . I rang North Melbourne - Police Station to be informed that they cannot do anything because this is a civil matter. I then left the house. Helen Raptis , another person and my son were situated at a coffee shop across the street, not intending to come to the house. Helen Raptis then called the police as around 5 minutes after I left, I received a call from my wife's mobile, which she handed to the Constable Moore - North Melbourne - Police Station attending the Benjamin Street property. Constable Moore informed me that I could return to pick up what I need from the house. I returned to pick up 3 pre-packed boxes of books, chargers and miscellaneous items. I asked the Constable Moore how I return to the house to take additional belongings I need given the locks had been changed preventing access without an intervention order being in place. He told me to ring the Police Station and they will give me access to the house. On the 3 May 2017 at 4PM , I rang North Melbourne - Police Station requesting to organise access to take additional paperwork and account related documentation . By happenstance I got the same person , Constable Moore. I did say that I met him on the 28 April 2017 when i went to take a few things .

Constable Moore did remember and said th at I don't need to call the Police Station as there was no Intervention Order in place to prevent me and Helen Raptis informed him that I could go anytime to collect my belongings . I replied to Constable Moore that I'd prefer if he could call her to verify that this as the case given her Solicitor advised that I cann ot contact her. Constable Moore did contact her and he rang me back to confirm Helen Raptis was OK with me going to the house . She ask Constable Moore that I ring her to organise the time . I did call Helen Raptis at 4:48PM - 3 May 2017, but she did not answer. I then at 4:52 - 3 May 2017 sent Helen Raptis the following text message:

'Helenfrom norlh Melb police slolion advice you said 10 ring you 10 arrange lime. Since no answer, confirm by IXl lhal lOam lomorrow iI's ok'

After 12 min she replied by text message:

'As my lawyer has already advised you in wriling you are not al liberly 10 come around whenever you feel like il. You ignored Ihis advice lasl week. You are now Ilying 10 ignore il again norwilhslanding Ihe Slress and anxielY your presence causes me given your pasl violent behaviour lowards me. / have arrangedfor your car and belongings 10 be delivered 10 your Werribee home 10mOrrOw. This will ensure Ihe relurn o!your belongings and negale any fll/ure needfor you 10 come 10 my home. Please do NOT conlaCI me in whalever \I'ay again and direcl all fUlure communicalions via my solicitor. Ifyou ignore Ihis requesl/will have no allernative bU110 rely on Ihese communications 10 seek an inlervenlion order. Thank you'"

At 5:08PM - 3 May 2017, I rang the Police Station and talk to the same Constable Moore again . Constable Moore said he can ring her again because this is what she said to him. Then I said it is not going to be necessary Given the fact that I own the house at 25 Benjamin Street, Parkville, 3052 which is also the registered business address of my profession , Mechanical and Environmental Eng ineering - Enviromech , where with in resides my personal and professional paperwork, software and account related documentation , it creates confusion I damaging personal and professional interference, to me that the Solicitor representing Helen Raptis - Damian Balian - Zervos Lawyers on one hand notifies, not to enter the house and on the other hand Helen Raptis advises the Police that I can have access.

When I attempt access, her text message to me, above, does not align with what Helen Raptis is saying to the North Melbourne - Police Station - Constable Moore. The Solicitor - Damian Balian - Zervos Lawyers sets timelines requiring account information which cannot be met under such circumstances and conditions as his client, Helen Raptis , currently restricts access without any evidenced violence or threat existing .

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The authorised witness must print or stamp his or her name, address, and title under section 107 A of the Evidence Act 1958 [Vic .] (eg Justice of the Peace , Pharmac ist, Police Orneer, Court Registrar, Bank Manager. Medical Practitioner, Dentlst )

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State of Victoria - Evidence Act 1958

PERSONS WHO CAN WITNESS STATUTORY DECLARATIONS • • • • •

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A Justice of the Peace or a Bail Justice A Notary Public A barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court A clerk to a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court [barristers' clerk] The Prothonotary or a Deputy Prothonotary of the Supreme Court, the Registrar or a Deputy Registrar of the County Court, the Principal Registrar of the Magistrates' Court or a Registrar or Deputy Registrar of the Magistrates' Court The Registrar of Probates or an Assistant Registrar of Probates The Associate to a Judge of the Supreme Court or of the County Court The Secretary of a Master of the Supreme Court or of the County Court A person registered as a Patent Attorney under Part XV of the Patents Act 1952 of the Commonwealth A member of the police fo rce The sheriff or a deputy sheriff A member or a former member of either House of the Parliament of Victoria A member or a forme r member of either House of the Parliament of the Commonwealth

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A couQcilior of a municipality A senior officer of a Council as defined in the Local Government Act 1989 A registered medical practitioner within the meaning of the Medical Practice Act 1994 A dentist A veterinary practitioner A pharmacist A principal in the [State] teaching service The [branch] manager of a bank A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or the Australian Society of Accountants or the National Institute of Accountants The secretary of a building society A minister of religion authorised to celebrate marriages [not a civil celebrant] A person employed under Part 3 of the Public Sector Management and Employment Act 1998 with a classification that is prescribed as a classification for statutory declarations or who holds office in a statutory authority with such a classification A fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria)

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Any Judge or the Associate to any Judge A Master of the Supreme Court or the County Court or the Secretary of such a Master A Justice of the Peace or a Bail Justice The Prothonotary or a Deputy Prothonotary of the Supreme Court, the Registrar or a Deputy Registrar of the County Court, the Principal Registrar of the Magistrates' Court or a Registrar or Deputy Registrar of the Magistrates' Court The Registrar of Probates or an Assistant Registrar of Probates The Registrar or Deputy Registrar of the Legal Profession Tribunal A member or former member of either House of the Parliament of Victoria A member or former member of either House of the Parl iament of the Commonwealth A Notary Public

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[Solicitor]: A natural person who is a current practitioner or registered interstate practitioner within the meaning of the Legal Practice Act 1996 A member of the police force of or above the rank of sergeant or for the time being in charge of a police station A person employed under Part 3 of the Public Sector Management and Employment Act 1998 with a classification that is prescribed for receiving affidavits A senior officer of a Council as defined in the Local Government Act 1989 A person registered as a Patent Attorney under Part XV of the Patents Act 1952 of the Commonwealth A fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria)

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Commonwealth of Australia PERSONS WHO CAN WITNESS COMMONWEALTH (FE DERAL) STATUTORY DECLARATIONS

A statutory declaration under the Statutory Dec/ara/ions Acl1959 (as amended) rna) bc,.madc before-

I'art t - Members of Certain Professions Chiropractor, Dentist. Legal practitioner, Medical practitione r. Veterinary su rgeon

urse. Patent anomc). Phamlllci st. I)hysiothcrapi st. Psychologist.

I)art 2 - Other I'ersons Agent of the Australian Postal Corporation who is in charge of an office suppl) ing postal sen ices to the public Australian Consular Officer, or Australian Diplomatic Officer. (\\ ithin the meaning of the Consular Fees Act 1955) Bailiff

Bank officer with 5 or morc continuous years of service Building society ofliccr with 5 or more :years of continuous se n ice Chief executive officer of a Commonwealth court C ivil marriage celebrant C lerk ora court Co mmi ssioner for Affidavits Commissioner for Declarations Credit union officer with 5 or more years of continuous service Fellow of the National Tax Accountants' Association Finance company officcr with 5 or more years of continuous service Iioider ofa statutory office not spec ified in another itc m in this Part Judge ofa court Justice of the Peace Magistrate Master of a court Member of the Association ofTaxution and Management Accountants Member of the Austmlian Defence Force who is: (a) an officer: or (b) a non·commissioncd officer with the meaning of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 with 5 or more years of con tinuous service: or (c) warrant officer within the meaning or that Act Member of the In stitute of C hartered Accountants in Australia the Au stralian Society of Ce rtified I)racti sing Accountants or the National Institute of Accountants Member of the Institute of Corporate managers, Secretaries and Administrators Member of the In stitution of Engineers. Au stralia. other than at the grade of student Member of: (a) the Parliament of the Commonwealth : or (b) the Parliament of a State; or (c) a Territory legi slature: or (d) a local government authority ofa State or Territory Minister of re ligion registered under Di, ision I of I)art IV of the 'o;/arriage Act 1961 Notary public I>cnnanent employee of: (u) the Commonwealth or ofa Commonwealth authority: or (b) a State or Territory or ofa State or Territory authority; or (c) a local govemment authority: with 5 or more years of continuous service who is not specified in another item in this I>urt I)emlanent employee of the Au stralian Postal Corporation "ith 5 or morc }cars of continuous service \\ho is employed in an office supplying postal services to thc public Person before whom a statutory declaration ma) be made under the law of the State or Territory in which the declaration is made Police Officer Registrar. or Deputy Registrar. of a court Senior Executive Service oOicer of the Co mmonwealth. or of a State or TerritoI') . or of a Commonwealth. State or Tc rritory authority Sherin' Sheriff s officcr Teacher lincludes a lecturer. tutor or qualified principal I employed on a full·time basis at a school or tertiary education in stitution

PERSONS WHO CAN RECEIVE COMMONWEALTH (FEDERAL) AFFIDAVITS Section 186 of the Commonwealth Evidence Act 1995. provides that an affidavit for use in federal courts. and in ot her courts exercising federal jurisdiction. may be sworn before any Justice of the Peace. Notary Publi c or Lawyer. \\ itho ut the issue of any commission for taking affidavits.

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