Barrister frustrated at delay in case involving family members accused of embezzling millions from Kimberley College

A barrister for one of four family members accused of embezzling $4.6m from a Brisbane private school has expressed frustration at the pace of the case more than two years after the individuals were sacked when they were charged over the alleged scheme.

A barrister has expressed frustration at the pace of a case involving family members charged with embezzling millions from a Brisbane private school, saying he needs to know who the Crown witnesses are.

Former Kimberley College principal Paul Thomson, his wife Jennifer Thomson, their daughter Amy Leigh Ferguson and her husband Kevin Ferguson are accused of involvement in a scheme which police allege saw $4.6 million embezzled from the Logan school.

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All four were sacked from their positions at the elite school in June of 2018 and were charged over the alleged scheme in September last year.

Former Kimberley College principal Paul Thomson (left), his daughter Amy Ferguson (centre, with baby) and his wife Jennifer (far right) pictured in August. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Dan Peled.

Their matters were mentioned in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today which heard a five volume financial analysis report had just been disclosed to the defence.

Amy Ferguson’s barrister Isaac Munsie said he would need two weeks to review the report.

Mr Munsie appeared frustrated at delays in the proceeding.

“This has been around for over a year, I think it‘s at least two or three mentions before your honour, I do need to know what witnesses the crown rely upon,” he said.

A crown prosecutor said all material to date had been disclosed.

Magistrate Anthony Gett adjourned the case until December 7 for mention.

Former Kimberley College principal Paul Thomson's son-in-law Kevin Ferguson being driven into the Brisbane watch house by police. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

Former principal Paul Thomson is charged with extortion, false declarations, using a restricted computer without consent and five counts of fraud.

His daughter Amy Ferguson is charged with charged with extortion, perjury, using a restricted computer without consent and two charges of fraud.

Jennifer Thomson and Kevin Ferguson are each charged with two counts of fraud.