Tag: The Bill of Rights 1688

Grey v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd [1993] FCA 54

In Grey v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd [1993] FCA 54 the plaintiffs claimed that the loan was created by “book-entry credit” and is therefore false, misleading, and should not be enforced, and insisted if the bank was "entitled … Continue reading Grey v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd [1993] FCA 54 →
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Patrick Cusack

Like his friend Alan Skyring, Patrick Cusack ran a variety of arguments based in the validity of the currency and also reliance on imperial enactments. In Cusack, Patrick Leo v Australian Electoral Commissioner [1984] FCA 400 Patrick Cusack sought review of … Continue reading Patrick Cusack →
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Basham v City of Joondalup [2015] WASC 345

The appellant was convicted of a minor parking fine which he contested, and was fined $60 and ordered to pay costs of $1,478.70. The appellant sought leave to appeal from the conviction, and the costs order on the grounds it … Continue reading Basham v City of Joondalup [2015] WASC 345 →
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Waddington v State of Victoria [2018] VSC 746

In Waddington v State of Victoria [2018] VSC 746 the plaintiff sought relief against the State of Victoria, the Sheriff for the State of Victoria, Kirk Branton (Sheriff’s Officer) and Victoria Police, regarding 605 infringement warrants totalling $146,824.27, for driving … Continue reading Waddington v State of Victoria [2018] VSC 746 →
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Living Word Outreach Inc v Deputy Sheriff of Victoria [2014] VSC 454

In Living Word Outreach Inc v Deputy Sheriff of Victoria [2014] VSC 454 the appellant accumulated 47 infringement notices, and failed to pay them or elect to have the matters heard in the court, which resulted in an infringement warrant, … Continue reading Living Word Outreach Inc v Deputy Sheriff of Victoria [2014] VSC 454 →
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James Bowes

James Bowes is an OPCA adherent in Queensland, a truck driver, who has a Facebook page and a YouTube channel "barefootbowie". He was quite involved years ago with following cannon law and other aspects initially raised by Frank O'Collins, with the … Continue reading James Bowes →
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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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John Peter Bauskis

In the matter of Bauskis [2006] NSWSC 908 John Peter Bauskis was convicted with contempt of court over an incident where a group of protesters for John Wilson caused havoc at one of his hearings, yelling abuse at the judge … Continue reading John Peter Bauskis →
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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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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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Canaway v Chief Executive, Department of Natural Resources and Water [2009] QLC 0120   

In Canaway v Chief Executive, Department of Natural Resources and Water [2009] QLC 0120 the appellant submitted that the Constitution is invalid and the Queen is not Head of State, citing Fitzgibbon v HM Attorney General [2005] EWHC 114 (Ch) that … Continue reading Canaway v Chief Executive, Department of Natural Resources and Water [2009] QLC 0120    →
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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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Mike Holt (CIR NOW)

Mike Holt runs the CIR NOW website, (citizens initiated referendum now) and several other blogs and accounts, such as The Bloody Aussie Battler (which also has a YouTube channel), and Advance Australia. These websites are full of OPCA related content, … Continue reading Mike Holt (CIR NOW) →
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Essenberg v The Queen [2000] HCATrans 297

Essenberg v The Queen [2000] HCATrans 297: "McHUGH J: I understand that and persons who have not had full legal training often think of Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights as fundamental documents which control governments, but they do … Continue reading Essenberg v The Queen [2000] HCATrans 297 →
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Carnes v Essenberg [1999] QCA 339

Carnes v Essenberg [1999] QCA 339: "The supremacy of Parliament to make laws contrary to what had been the Common Law is expressly recognised by the Courts. It is enough to refer to the decision of the High Court in … Continue reading Carnes v Essenberg [1999] QCA 339 →
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Hubner v Erbacher [2004] QDC 345

In Hubner v Erbacher [2004] QDC 345 the appellant had homemade number plates attached to his vehicle as if it were a number plate issued pursuant to the regulation. He directed his arguments towards demonstrating that either the relevant regulation was … Continue reading Hubner v Erbacher [2004] QDC 345 →
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Van den Hoorn v Ellis [2010] QDC 451

In Van den Hoorn v Ellis [2010] QDC 451 the appellant contended he was the “owner of the created fictions known as JOHAN HENDRICK VAN DEN HOORN and JOHN HENRY VAN DEN HOORN, being created fictions fraudulently owned and controlled by … Continue reading Van den Hoorn v Ellis [2010] QDC 451 →
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Wayne Glew

Wayne Kenneth Glew has an extensive OPCA and constitutional litigation history.  In fact, the decisions made in Wayne's cases are relied upon, whenever similar contentions are brought before courts today, and in many cases they have become precedent in the particular … Continue reading Wayne Glew →
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John Wilson

73-year-old John Wilson does not look like your stereotypical terrorist. . Hunched and with the remains of his white hair flying from the sides of his head, the former dentist is a regular fixture outside NSW courts. Spouting his hyperbole about … Continue reading John Wilson →
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Magna Carta and Bill of Rights

The Magna Carta  OPCA theorists in Australia insist that Article 61 of the Magna Carta grants them the right to "lawful rebellion" if the charter is breached. If they are seeking some sort of judicial permission to rebel, unfortunately the … Continue reading Magna Carta and Bill of Rights →
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