Before passing judgment on the magistrate's, maybe it would be wise to read a full transcript of the proceedings and review the evidence before you comment on what the press has published.
Err did she punch the staff member or not? Thats really all that needs to be said.
People have bad days all the time. Very few of those punch people in the face. May i add that in certain unfortunate circumstances people have died from this.
Highly reccomend passing this persons name to the relevant manager where you work so she can be blacklisted. The 70 bucks won't hurt, but tell you what, not being able to fly anywhere in Australia indefinitely certainly will.
Enoughs enough.