There are several other groups in Australia who believe, as do “sovereign citizens”, that some laws do not apply to them, or that they are above the law. Many aboriginal tribes live beyond western law and push to apply tribal laws within their communities.
Similarly, such religious groups as Exclusive Brethren, operate in secret, refusing to vote.
Of real concern is the lack of fundamental logic in many of the positions taken by senior officials.
Although the individuals concerned may claim to be sovereign citizens or hold ideas that align with the sovereign citizen movement, it appears that they were complying with WA's gun laws. In which case, their views can be regarded as having no bearing on responsible gun ownership. Declaring that I am a vegan while eating a steak does not make me a vegan!
It appears that the decision was linked to the recent incident in Victoria, and the logic is that a sovereign citizen did a bad thing; therefore, anyone with similar views is likely to do the same. My question is (following the same logic), given that there have been police murder /suicides in various jurisdictions, does the government now intend to remove guns from the WA Police?
Licenses are granted to individuals on the basis of individual merit.
Yet here is a Police Commissioner cancelling licences based on a group identity.
An extremely dangerous precedent!
There are several other groups in Australia who believe, as do “sovereign citizens”, that some laws do not apply to them, or that they are above the law. Many aboriginal tribes live beyond western law and push to apply tribal laws within their communities.
Similarly, such religious groups as Exclusive Brethren, operate in secret, refusing to vote.
Will they too be targeted by governments?
with 44 persons involved, there is a case for representative action in WA Supreme Court, likely to be appealed to HCA
a conversation about the future of Australian politics would be appreciated. You can find me on X, Thank you.
Of real concern is the lack of fundamental logic in many of the positions taken by senior officials.
Although the individuals concerned may claim to be sovereign citizens or hold ideas that align with the sovereign citizen movement, it appears that they were complying with WA's gun laws. In which case, their views can be regarded as having no bearing on responsible gun ownership. Declaring that I am a vegan while eating a steak does not make me a vegan!
It appears that the decision was linked to the recent incident in Victoria, and the logic is that a sovereign citizen did a bad thing; therefore, anyone with similar views is likely to do the same. My question is (following the same logic), given that there have been police murder /suicides in various jurisdictions, does the government now intend to remove guns from the WA Police?