Hi,
I've met Norman (the real one!) a couple of times and read a couple of copies of AnR magazine. I've never had any in-depth dealings with the man, just a brief casual conversation, but I also know a few other people who have known him for longer than I have. I do feel able to vouch that he is not into ripping artists off nor insulting people. I can't comment on Australian legal matters as I have no knowledge in that area, but the business seemed to me 'legitimate' in terms of not stealing nor spamming. I would suggest that the 'AMMA' sending those emails people have been receiving, is not 'the real Norman McCourt'. It very much smells like something fishy and not like something the 'real' one would be involved in. That is just my take on it. :-)
Lori