Author: Robert Sudy

Song v M.T.V. Building & Construction Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 3

Zhendong Song and his daughter Ms Jie Song entered into a domestic building contract with M.T.V. Building & Construction Pty Ltd. The parties later fell into dispute as to whether it was the responsibility of the owners or the builder … Continue reading Song v M.T.V. Building & Construction Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 3 →

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Michelmore v Brown [No 3] [2025] WASC 9

Michelmore v Brown [No 3] [2025] WASC 9 was a defamation case brought by a lawyer Laura Jane Michelmore, against her former clients Jerald Gleason Martin and Emma Hazel Martin, in which they espoused pseudolaw concepts as part of a … Continue reading Michelmore v Brown [No 3] [2025] WASC 9 →

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Saffron v Delaney [1953] 53 SR (NSW) 80

Abe Saffron was a hotelier, nightclub owner, and property developer who was one of the major figures in organised crime in Australia. In the late 1940’s he became involved with a notorious Sydney nightclub called The Roosevelt Club, co-owned by “prominent Sydney businessman” Sammy Lee. It … Continue reading Saffron v Delaney [1953] 53 SR (NSW) 80 →

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Truth Decay and its implications for the judiciary: an Australian perspective

Andrew Bell: “Truth Decay and its implications for the judiciary: an Australian perspective”: In the 21st Acton Lecture presented by the Centre for Independent Studies, the Honourable Andrew Bell, Chief Justice of New South Wales, examines the problem of ‘truth decay’ … Continue reading Truth Decay and its implications for the judiciary: an Australian perspective →

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The Rise of Pseudolaw in South Australia: an empirical analysis of the emergence and impact of Pseudolaw on South Australia’s Courts

McIntyre; Bray; Crichton; Hobbs; ONeill; Young: “The Rise of Pseudolaw in South Australia: an empirical analysis of the emergence and impact of Pseudolaw on South Australia’s Courts”: Pseudolaw refers to the phenomenon whereby adherents adopt the forms and structures of … Continue reading The Rise of Pseudolaw in South Australia: an empirical analysis of the emergence and impact of Pseudolaw on South Australia’s Courts →

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Master Wealth Control Pty Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [2024] FCAFC 171

In Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of New South Wales v Christopher Ronald Fitzsimons [2012] NSWSC 260, Christopher Fitzsimons, (a lawyer, admitted to practice in 1969, and his practising certificate cancelled in 2007) was found guilty by Adams J of … Continue reading Master Wealth Control Pty Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [2024] FCAFC 171 →

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1984 Letters Patent relating to the Office of the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

As explained by Sir David Smith in “An Australian Head of State: An Historical and Contemporary Perspective”, on 29 October 1900, Queen Victoria signed the Letters Patent constituting the Office of Governor-General, and Instructions to the Governor‑General. The Letters Patent … Continue reading 1984 Letters Patent relating to the Office of the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia →

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Starkey v State of Queensland (Department of Education) [2024] QIRC 296

In 2022, Lucy Starkey filed an appeal against a disciplinary action decision to impose a reduction in remuneration level and a reprimand, due to her failure to receive two doses of a COVID vaccine. She stated she was exempted due … Continue reading Starkey v State of Queensland (Department of Education) [2024] QIRC 296 →

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Temple v State of Queensland (Department of Education) [2024] QIRC 298

In 2022, Paul Temple filed an appeal against a disciplinary action decision to impose a reduction in remuneration level and a reprimand, due to his failure to receive two doses of a COVID vaccine. He alleged: The directive for me … Continue reading Temple v State of Queensland (Department of Education) [2024] QIRC 298 →

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Norfina Limited v Fish [2024] WASC 471

Norfina Limited v Fish [2024] WASC 471 After a default of repayment, Norfina Limited (formerly known as Suncorp-Metway Ltd) sought orders for possession of a property, and the amount outstanding under the Loan Agreement of $216,810.42. Following the death of … Continue reading Norfina Limited v Fish [2024] WASC 471 →

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Pettet v Van der Merwe [2014] QDC 163

Ian Edward Pettet advised the Electoral Commission of Queensland that he does not believe that he should have to vote in elections, on grounds that included that any Act of Parliament proclaimed in the name of Queen Elizabeth II is … Continue reading Pettet v Van der Merwe [2014] QDC 163 →

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Having an ABN means the entity is a trading company! HCA 11 of 2015

This is a popular pseudolaw myth, and often associated with the flawed notion that “Australia is a corporation registered on the Securities and Exchanges Commission in Washington DC”. Because government departments have an Australian Business Number (ABN), pseudolaw adherents take … Continue reading Having an ABN means the entity is a trading company! HCA 11 of 2015 →

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UNIDROIT

The ratification of the UNIDROIT Statute by the Whitlam government in 1973 has become a popular pseudolaw theme in Australia. In summary, adherents believe that Australia’s adoption of this treaty, (of which the Vatican State is also a signatory party) … Continue reading UNIDROIT →

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Darren Dickson

Darren Dickson is a pseudolaw adherent who operates a website called “Constitution Watch” and along with Darryl O’Bryan, was a primary advisor to Rodney Culleton and his Great Australian Party (GAP). He is also regularly involved with Michael Palmer as … Continue reading Darren Dickson →

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An experimental study of support for protest causes and tactics and the influence of conspiratorial beliefs

Anthony Morgan, Timothy Cubitt, Alexandra Voce and Isabella Voce; “An experimental study of support for protest causes and tactics and the influence of conspiratorial beliefs” (Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice no. 702. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology): … Continue reading An experimental study of support for protest causes and tactics and the influence of conspiratorial beliefs →

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Heidi Michelle Ward

Heidi Michelle Ward is a pseudolaw adherent who lives in the Whitsunday region in Queensland. Although influenced by various gurus, she is close to Darryl O’Bryan, and the concepts he promotes, such as the belief in an “all-caps” strawman duality and … Continue reading Heidi Michelle Ward →

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Pseudolaw and Sovereign Citizens

Harry Hobbs, Stephen Young, Joe McIntyre; “Pseudolaw and Sovereign Citizens”: “Can you avoid any law you do not consent to? Can you avoid paying taxes by declaring yourself sovereign? Do courts operate under admiralty or maritime law? No. But welcome … Continue reading Pseudolaw and Sovereign Citizens →

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Young 107188/1991 Trust v No Defendant [2024] NSWSC 1488

Young 107188/1991 Trust v No Defendant [2024] NSWSC 1488: Kyle Anthony Young was back in the courts following Kunc J’s decision in Young & Young v Attorney General of New South Wales [2024] NSWSC 282 that a birth certificate is not a … Continue reading Young 107188/1991 Trust v No Defendant [2024] NSWSC 1488 →

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R v Vorhauer [2002] NSWCCA 483

R v Vorhauer [2002] NSWCCA 483: “The Appellant contends that local councils are unconstitutional by reason of the failure of the constitutional referendum which would have included a reference in the Australian Constitution to local government. There is no logic … Continue reading R v Vorhauer [2002] NSWCCA 483 →

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Nelson v Greenman [2024] VSC 704

Nelson v Greenman [2024] VSC 704 Removal of caveat sought by Simon Patrick Nelson, the Trustee in Bankruptcy of the Estate of Stephen Ross Douglas. The living man “Paul Spencer of the Family Greenman” grounds of claim stated in the … Continue reading Nelson v Greenman [2024] VSC 704 →

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PH v State of South Australia [2024] SASC 113

PH v State of South Australia [2024] SASC 113: To add some more detailed context, upon reading it becomes obvious that the Applicant “PH” is Peter Haughton. See article Peter Scott Haughton. Download

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Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Wolski [2024] WADC 78

Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Wolski [2024] WADC 78: Zygmund Wolski claimed he appeared in court as a “living being, a flesh and blood man” and not “an artificial person, being the all caps letters name to whom the director … Continue reading Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Wolski [2024] WADC 78 →

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Just how common is the common law? A historical and comparative perspective

The Hon Susan Kiefel AC; Brennan Lecture, Bond University Law School, October 2019; “Just how common is the common law? A historical and comparative perspective”: “In the days of the British Empire, the colonies were expected to maintain consistency with … Continue reading Just how common is the common law? A historical and comparative perspective →

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The Duality

The “duality of man” is a phrase that captures the complex and often contradictory nature of human beings and the wide range of dualities inherent in our existence. By embracing the contradictions within ourselves and others, we can gain a … Continue reading The Duality →

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R v Kirsten (a pseudonym) [2024] NSWDC 401

Kirsten (a pseudonym) was arraigned before a jury panel at Wollongong District Court on charges that she took her 8-year-old son with the intention of removing him “from the lawful control of the Minister of the Department of Communities and … Continue reading R v Kirsten (a pseudonym) [2024] NSWDC 401 →

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Signs of Legal and Pseudolegal Authority: A Corpus-Based Comparison of Contemporary Courtroom Filings

David Griffin and Dana Roemling; “Signs of Legal and Pseudolegal Authority: A Corpus-Based Comparison of Contemporary Courtroom Filings”: “Legal language exists in a peculiar state of tension. It is theoretically expected to meet the specific technical needs of a range … Continue reading Signs of Legal and Pseudolegal Authority: A Corpus-Based Comparison of Contemporary Courtroom Filings →

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‘Pseudolaw adherents’ are not necessarily ‘sovereign citizens’.

There are many varieties of pseudolaw, and it is unfortunate that through the misunderstanding of the phenomenon by media and some commentators, they are all labelled “sovcits” or “sovereign citizens”. There is evidence that pseudolaw has existed in nations outside … Continue reading ‘Pseudolaw adherents’ are not necessarily ‘sovereign citizens’. →

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Why laws are written in an incomprehensible style

The convoluted “legalese” used in legal documents helps lawyers convey a special sense of authority, the so-called “magic spell hypothesis.” This study explores why laws are written in an incomprehensible style, and found that even non-lawyers use this type of … Continue reading Why laws are written in an incomprehensible style →

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Westpac Banking Corporation v Figliomeni [2024] WASC 292

Westpac Banking Corporation sought orders for possession of a property pursuant to the terms of a loan agreement and mortgage with Anna Liezyl Bubuli Figliomeni. After repeated unsuccessful attempts to effect personal service of the writ of summons, orders were … Continue reading Westpac Banking Corporation v Figliomeni [2024] WASC 292 →

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