Darryl O’Bryan is a pseudolaw adherent from Victoria, founding member of the Community Law Resource Group, which later became the Community Law Resource Association (CLRA). Along with Darren Dickson, he was a primary advisor to Rodney Culleton and his … Continue reading Darryl Mark O’Bryan
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Winning Victoria Back
The Winning Victoria Back website is operated by David Weisinger (known on Facebook as “David Stills”) and supported by Jacquie Dundee. Why we started (David Weisinger April 13, 2021) David Weisinger was charged for alleged breaches of the Public Health and Wellbeing … Continue reading Winning Victoria Back
Malcolm Roberts
A few Australian members of parliament have fallen for OPCA theories… Anne Bressington, who was elected to the South Australian Legislative Council at the 2006 South Australian election as Nick Xenophon’s running mate, was once reported to have followed One … Continue reading Malcolm Roberts
Pandemic arguments
The pseudo legal phenomenon exploded into mainstream discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the numbers of adherents experiencing exponential growth. The majority of legal arguments perpetuated on social media were clearly pseudo legal in nature and had no legal merit … Continue reading Pandemic arguments
Peter Connor
Peter Connor is a long time OPCA adherent from Hervey Bay Queensland, credited with starting the Facebook group “Get out of paying fines, rego, fees, tolls and rates” that now has almost 40,000 members. “This group is dedicated to Peter … Continue reading Peter Connor
They’re all paedophiles!
A popular excuse for many OPCA adherents in Australia to completely disregard any decision of the higher courts cited in response to their pseudo legal assertions, is their insistence that judges are involved in a highly organised paedophile network involving … Continue reading They’re all paedophiles!
Juha Kulevi Kiskonen
Juha Kulevi Kiskonen was a well known supporter of Steven Spiers and his theories, often making videos regarding it and publishing them on social media. He would often erupt in anger and make threats towards those not supportive of the … Continue reading Juha Kulevi Kiskonen
St George Bank – a Division of Westpac Banking Corporation v Ian Craig Press [2017] NSWSC 1129
St. George and Ian Craig Press engaged in a mediation regarding a loan and mortgage. At the conclusion of the mediation, a settlement deed was executed by the parties. Unbeknownst to St. George, Ian Press included the letters “V.C” in … Continue reading St George Bank – a Division of Westpac Banking Corporation v Ian Craig Press [2017] NSWSC 1129
Westpac Banking Corporation v Klaric [2018] QSC 38
Westpac had a registered mortgage over a property of which the respondent had defaulted, and no repayments had been made since 7 December 2012, and an amount of $636,765.34 was owing by the respondent to the applicant. It was sought by … Continue reading Westpac Banking Corporation v Klaric [2018] QSC 38
The pandemic cases
This article contains nearly all of the challenges to vaccine mandates and lockdown restrictions to date during the COVID-19 pandemic, listed in the order of the month per year. Each judgement is embedded as a file on this one page. … Continue reading The pandemic cases
Christopher Bruce Hardy
After police were asked to check on the welfare of the defendant, they found prohibited weapons, and a very large volume of written material to do with the so-called Sovereign Citizen Movement, which included a lengthy article about how to … Continue reading Christopher Bruce Hardy
In the matter of Commonwealth Bank of Australia [2021] NSWSC 401
Ronald Gregory held Visa credit card facilities with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and correspondence gave rise to discontent. This led to a complaint being made by Ronald Gregory to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority which appears was dismissed. A … Continue reading In the matter of Commonwealth Bank of Australia [2021] NSWSC 401
Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Lamont [2019] NSWSC 92
In Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Lamont [2019] NSWSC 92 the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation claimed income tax debts of $4,317,316.07 for the financial years ended 30 June 2002 to 13 February 2019. A notice of appearance identified a Mark … Continue reading Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Lamont [2019] NSWSC 92
Palmer v Western Australia [2021] HCA 5
In Palmer & Anor v The State of Western Australia & Anor [2020] HCATrans 180 the High Court was asked whether the Quarantine (Closing the Border) Directions (WA) and/or the authorising Emergency Management Act 2005 (WA) were invalid because they impermissibly … Continue reading Palmer v Western Australia [2021] HCA 5
Can v State of New South Wales [2021] NSWSC 1480
Section 7 of the Public Health Act 2010 (NSW), authorises the Health Minister to give such directions as the Minister considers necessary to deal with a risk to public health. On 20 August 2021, the Minister made Public Health (COVID-19 Additional … Continue reading Can v State of New South Wales [2021] NSWSC 1480
Larter v Hazzard (No 2) [2021] NSWSC 1451
On 26 August 2021 the Health Minister Brad Hazzard made Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021, pursuant to the powers under section 7 of the Public Health Act 2010 (NSW). It required health care workers to … Continue reading Larter v Hazzard (No 2) [2021] NSWSC 1451
Gerner v Victoria [2020] HCA 48
The Victorian government declared a state of emergency across the whole of Victoria in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency powers became available under ss 200(1)(b) and (d) of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) which include the ability … Continue reading Gerner v Victoria [2020] HCA 48
Solihin Millin
Solihin Millin is the founder of the anti-vaccination website Make Australia Healthy Again. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Solihin Millin had attempted the typical OPCA foisted unilateral contract, serving a “Notice of Liability” regarding vaccines on 28 June 2019, naming … Continue reading Solihin Millin
The Australian Constitutions Act 1850 (UK)
The Australian Constitutions Act 1850 (UK) is significant for all four Australian colonies established before the 1850s. The Assent original of the British Act of Parliament separating Victoria from New South Wales, and naming and providing a Constitution for the … Continue reading The Australian Constitutions Act 1850 (UK)
The premise of inconsistency: Section 109
Section 109 of the Commonwealth Constitution provides: “Inconsistency of laws: When a law of a State is inconsistent with a law of the Commonwealth, the latter shall prevail, and the former shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be invalid.” … Continue reading The premise of inconsistency: Section 109
Giving Substance to Murphy’s Law: The Question of Australian Sovereignty
John W. Tate; “Giving Substance to Murphy’s Law: The Question of Australian Sovereignty” “This paper argues that the focus on the identity of the head of state which has characterised the Australian republican debate fundamentally misses the point about Australian … Continue reading Giving Substance to Murphy’s Law: The Question of Australian Sovereignty
An Unruly Child: A history of law in Australia
Bruce Kercher; “An Unruly Child: A history of law in Australia”: “This is a provocative re-examination of our legal history appearing at a time when Australians are reconsidering both their past and their future.” – The Hon. Justice Michael Kirby … Continue reading An Unruly Child: A history of law in Australia
Cotterill v Romanes [2021] VSC 498
The applicant was charged for breaches of directions issued under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic), holding a sign protesting Dan Andrews during the COVID-19 pandemic while Stay at Home Orders were in force. In her originating application, the … Continue reading Cotterill v Romanes [2021] VSC 498
The Echo featuring David Heilpern
Navigating Through Laws Around Business Lockdowns: The following article published in the Echo was an exchange between former magistrate David Heilpern and pseudolaw adherent Tom Barnett. “Mr Heilpern continues, “And instead of going to the websites suggested in the pamphlet, … Continue reading The Echo featuring David Heilpern
The Coming Commonwealth, An Australian Handbook of Federal Government
Robert Randolph Garran; “The Coming Commonwealth, An Australian Handbook of Federal Government” (1897): This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. “This book aims … Continue reading The Coming Commonwealth, An Australian Handbook of Federal Government
Kassam v Hazzard; Henry v Hazzard [2021] NSWSC 1320
Kassam v Hazzard; Henry v Hazzard [2021] NSWSC 1320 was a challenge against vaccine mandates for certain workers in New South Wales, contending that the Public Health (COVID-19 Additional Restrictions for Delta Outbreak) Order (No 2) 2021 and section 7 … Continue reading Kassam v Hazzard; Henry v Hazzard [2021] NSWSC 1320
R v Sweet [2021] QDC 216
In R v Sweet [2021] QDC 216 the applicant was charged with two offences under the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld), cultivation of cannabis and possession of hydroponic equipment that he had used for producing cannabis. The essence of his argument … Continue reading R v Sweet [2021] QDC 216
Tom Tanuki – Aussie Sovereign Citizens
AUSSIE SOVEREIGN CITIZENS. Part 1. Featuring Rob Sudy of Freeman Delusion & Cam Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea_7jUU489g&t=828s AUSSIE SOVEREIGN CITIZENS. Part 2: Two Sovereignties https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIrcWtuLkdA&t=536s
Daniel Andrews charged with Treason!
In October 2021, a chiropractor from Bright in Victoria, Anthony Herman, initiated a private prosecution against Daniel Andrews for “Misprision of treason” using Brian Shaw’s argument regarding the removal of references to the Crown in judicial oaths. After having the … Continue reading Daniel Andrews charged with Treason!
ABC News: COVID-19 is accelerating the rise of conspiracy and sovereign citizen movements in Australia
ABC News: COVID-19 is accelerating the rise of conspiracy and sovereign citizen movements in Australia Dramatic increase in activity and interest Robert Sudy, a former “sovereign citizen” who has become a researcher into the movement, said it greatly affected some followers’ … Continue reading ABC News: COVID-19 is accelerating the rise of conspiracy and sovereign citizen movements in Australia
Sovereign Citizen OPCA Law Skool with Rob Sudy
The Conditional Release Program – Sovereign Citizen OPCA Law Skool with Rob Sudy I come in at about 46.40 minutes. You can also listen to the interview on its own here. (brief 10 second pause at the beginning):
Sovereign People & The Law, with David Heilpern
Sovereign People & The Law – David Heilpern 19.07.21: “In this episode we take a close look at the growing Sovereign Citizens Movement in Australia, particularly on the NSW North Coast. With greater Sydney going through yet another lockdown, COVID … Continue reading Sovereign People & The Law, with David Heilpern
Welcome to the Freeman Delusion
“The average man is not actually happy when free; he is uncomfortable, a bit alarmed, and intolerably lonely. Liberty is not a thing for the great masses of men. It is the exclusive possession of a small and disreputable minority, … Continue reading Welcome to the Freeman Delusion
The word ‘Includes’
OPCA adherents often search for a restrictive meaning in the word “includes”, attempting to limit it to a particular stated example. This seems to originate in the Latin maxim “Expressio unius est exclusio alterius” meaning “expression of one thing is … Continue reading The word ‘Includes’
A Pathogen Astride the Minds of Men: The Epidemiological History of Pseudolaw
Donald J. Netolitzky; “A Pathogen Astride the Minds of Men: The Epidemiological History of Pseudolaw” (2018) “Pseudolaw is a collection of legal-sounding but false rules that purport to be law. Pseudolaw has independently emerged in different countries and communities on … Continue reading A Pathogen Astride the Minds of Men: The Epidemiological History of Pseudolaw
Broadening our Understanding of Anti-Authority Movements in Canada
The Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security, and Society; “Broadening our Understanding of Anti-Authority Movements in Canada” (2017) “Academic explorations of anti-authority movements are virtually non-existent in Canada. We have no reliable primary data or empirical insights into Freemen-on-the-Land … Continue reading Broadening our Understanding of Anti-Authority Movements in Canada
A Schema of Right-Wing Extremism in the United States
Sam Jackson; “A Schema of Right-Wing Extremism in the United States” (ICCT Policy Brief 2019 ) “Over the past two years, and in the wake of deadly attacks in Charlottesville and Pittsburgh, attention paid to right-wing extremism in the United States … Continue reading A Schema of Right-Wing Extremism in the United States
Conspiracy Theories in the Patriot/Militia Movement
Sam Jackson; “Conspiracy Theories in the Patriot/Militia Movement” (2017) “This paper provides a primer on conspiracy theories in the patriot/militia movement. After introducing the movement, it describes the basic features of conspiracy theories. It then walks through several prominent and … Continue reading Conspiracy Theories in the Patriot/Militia Movement
Without Prejudice: What Sovereign Citizens Believe
J.M. Berger; “Without Prejudice: What Sovereign Citizens Believe” (2016) “When surveyed, United States law enforcement consistently ranks sovereign citizens as the top domestic extremist threat, even greater than that presented by homegrown jihadists. Despite the considerable size of the movement, … Continue reading Without Prejudice: What Sovereign Citizens Believe
Uncommon law: understanding and quantifying the sovereign citizen movement
Michelle M. Mallek; “Uncommon law: understanding and quantifying the sovereign citizen movement” (2016) “This thesis examines possible reasons why some organizations overuse the term sovereign citizen. To do so, the thesis discusses various behaviors that sovereign citizens typically undertake, describes … Continue reading Uncommon law: understanding and quantifying the sovereign citizen movement
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