Tag: International Treaties

Montgomery v Child Support Registrar [2015] FCA 891

The applicant was $46,596.87 in arrears for child support, and was prevented in leaving Australia due to a Departure Prohibition Order, and subsequently filed for an appeal of this decision in Montgomery v Child Support Registrar [2015] FCA 891. The … Continue reading Montgomery v Child Support Registrar [2015] FCA 891 →
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Matchett & Lattimore v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2000] NSWSC 975

In Matchett J M v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation; Lattimore J C v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation; Lattimore v M v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation; Matchett J F v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2000] NSWSC 975 the plaintiffs were successfully sued … Continue reading Matchett & Lattimore v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2000] NSWSC 975 →
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The Institute of Taxation Research and Wayne Levick

The Institute of Taxation Research was formed in 1998, promising that one could make any tax liability voluntary if they used their services. The strategy centered around the proposition that the taxation legislation is invalid, as the whole legal system … Continue reading The Institute of Taxation Research and Wayne Levick →
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Walsh & Anor v Professional Nominees Pty Ltd & Anor [1998] QCA 259

In Walsh & Anor v Professional Nominees Pty Ltd & Anor [1998] QCA 259, the applicants appealed a foreclosure decision alleging that there is no valid law capable of being enforced, that there are no validly constituted courts, and even the … Continue reading Walsh & Anor v Professional Nominees Pty Ltd & Anor [1998] QCA 259 →
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David Fitzgibbon

Barrister David Fitzgibbon appeared in many cases attempting the contention that the Royal Style and Titles Act 1973 is invalid and unconstitutional, or that there was a "break in sovereignty" from the time of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, … Continue reading David Fitzgibbon →
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Domestic Implementation of International Human Rights Norms

Michael Kirby AC CMG.; "Domestic Implementation of International Human Rights Norms " The Bangalore Principles state, in effect: 1. International law (whether human rights norms or otherwise) is not, in most common law countries part of domestic law. 2. Such … Continue reading Domestic Implementation of International Human Rights Norms →
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Momcilovic v The Queen & Ors [2011] HCA 34

In Momcilovic v The Queen & Ors [2011] HCA 34 Vera Momcilovic appealed against her conviction for drug trafficking in 2008. Ms Momcilovic was charged after living with a convicted trafficker who had stored drugs in her home. Under the Victorian Drug Act (1981) … Continue reading Momcilovic v The Queen & Ors [2011] HCA 34 →
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The Law of Nations

Emerich de Vattel; "The Law of Nations: Or, Principles of the Law of Nature Applied to the Conduct and Affairs of Nations and Sovereigns" is a legal treatise on international law published in 1758, and has been said to have … Continue reading The Law of Nations →
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Brian Charles Fyffe

Herald Sun: "Farmer plans own kingdom": In Fyffe v State of Victoria [1999] VSCA 196 the applicant, who was renting a property through the Ministry for Conservation, Forests and Lands, claimed to have seceded the property from the State of … Continue reading Brian Charles Fyffe →
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Koula Rafailidis

Koula Rafailidis is an OPCA adherent from New South Wales, and a long time admin of the Get out of paying fines, rego, fees, tolls and rates and several other Facebook groups. In Camden Council v Rafailidis [2012] NSWLEC 51 the respondents were … Continue reading Koula Rafailidis →
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Wilson v White [2007] WASCA 87

The appellants received a sequestration order and failed to make out and file with the Official Receiver a statement of affairs, and were subsequently convicted. They contended that the manner in which the magistrate had proceeded was unlawful by virtue … Continue reading Wilson v White [2007] WASCA 87 →
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Harley Robert Williamson

Harley Williamson was charged for speeding and found guilty. In Williamson v Hodgson [2010] WASC 95, he had numerous grounds of appeal, starting with the premise that section 45 of the Criminal Code (WA) affords him some defence to the speeding charge, … Continue reading Harley Robert Williamson →
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Ngurampaa Ltd v Balonne Shire Council [2014] QSC 146

The Balonne Shire Council levied general rates upon the property owned by Ngurampaa Limited in the amount of $3,062.80, which the applicant failed to pay, and summary judgment was awarded against the applicant and in favour of the council in … Continue reading Ngurampaa Ltd v Balonne Shire Council [2014] QSC 146 →
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Daniels v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2007] SASC 114

The proceedings in Daniels v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2007] SASC 114 arose due to the respondent’s unfaltering stance that contributing monies to purposes associated with abortion indirectly through taxation, is contrary to his beliefs and faith as a Christian. … Continue reading Daniels v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2007] SASC 114 →
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Maxwell Hugh Wilson

Maxwell and Dorothy Wilson received a sequestration order and failed to make out and file with the Official Receiver a statement of affairs, and were subsequently convicted. They contended that the manner in which the magistrate had proceeded was unlawful by … Continue reading Maxwell Hugh Wilson →
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International Law and Australian Domestic Law

Robert French CJ.; "International Law and Australian Domestic Law" https://freemandelusion.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/international-law-and-australian-domestic-law.pdf . http://www.hcourt.gov.au/assets/publications/speeches/current-justices/frenchcj/frenchcj21aug09.pdf https://freemandelusion.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/international-law-and-australian-domestic-law.pdf
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Glenn Bowley

Glenn Geoffrey Bowley is an OPCA litigant from New South Wales. He also goes by the nickname "Gypsy" which later became "Gypsy Hors de Combat". He also has a YouTube channel. Glen Bowley was once a big supporter of Rod … Continue reading Glenn Bowley →
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United Kingdom of Australia

The United Kingdom of Australia is an OPCA cult headed by the "King of Australia" Steven Spiers, founded on the flawed concepts he expressed in his papers  “Realm and Commonwealth” and “Realm and Man”. The basic storyline is that Australia … Continue reading United Kingdom of Australia →
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Peter Scott Haughton

Peter Scott Haughton ran a series of cases in 2019-2021, heavily influenced by the assertions of a range of constitutional theorists. His story is a sad tale of ruin due to the adoption of the OPCA mindset, from successful businessman … Continue reading Peter Scott Haughton →
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Independent Sovereign State of Australia

The "Independent Sovereign State of Australia" was an attempt at secession from Australia, but not in the usual form. It claimed to be a body politic of its own, with members in each State, who by their association, meant their … Continue reading Independent Sovereign State of Australia →
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Batten v Police [1998] SASC 6778

In Batten v Police [1998] SASC 6778 the appellant argued that the court was not validly constituted, and that the State of South Australia is not a valid constitutional entity.  These arguments and others were derived from the appellant's view of … Continue reading Batten v Police [1998] SASC 6778 →
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Sill v City of Wodonga [2017] VSC 671

Sill v City of Wodonga [2017] VSC 671 This is a case about a disputed $22.50 dog licence fee.  To use the words of the applicant in his written case: "This case started with a notice from my Local Government … Continue reading Sill v City of Wodonga [2017] VSC 671 →
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Lamont v Bright [2002] HCATrans 229

In Lamont v Bright [2002] HCATrans 229, the appellant sought to have answered a number of questions applicable to the Queen’s title, role and authority as identified in the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.  He contended that the Queen of Australia … Continue reading Lamont v Bright [2002] HCATrans 229 →
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Best v Police [2015] SASC 190

Best v Police [2015] SASC 190 The appellant contended that the trial should not have proceeded ex-parte, that the Magistrates Court is not a court of competent jurisdiction; the device used to measure his speed did not meet the National Measurement Act … Continue reading Best v Police [2015] SASC 190 →
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Glen James Polglaise

The Northern Daily Leader: "Man says he doesn’t have to lodge tax returns because he’s not a ‘person’ ": A man says taxation laws do not apply to him because he does not accept recognition as a person– an argument … Continue reading Glen James Polglaise →
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Pham v Secretary, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations [2009] FCA 1310

In Pham v Secretary, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations [2009] FCA 1310 the appellant contended that the Governor General was not validity appointed, and thus the judges appointment was not valid. The Court held that the Governor-General was appointed … Continue reading Pham v Secretary, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations [2009] FCA 1310 →
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International Treaties

Australia has no Charter of Freedoms or other Bill of Rights, all of our civil rights are based on common law and constitutional provisions. OPCA adherents often cite various treaties in international law as protection of certain rights, such as the … Continue reading International Treaties →
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Mark McMurtrie

A burgeoning faction of Freemen have been targeting Indigenous audiences in Australia. A taste of the subculture can be gleaned online, in groups such as the Tribal Sovereign Parliament of Gondwana Land, the Original Sovereign Tribal Federation (OSTF) and the Original … Continue reading Mark McMurtrie →
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