MEDIA BRIEFING
HISTORIC COURT CASE: UNCLE ROBBIE THORPE CHALLENGES MAGISTRATES
COURT OF VICTORIA & ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF VICTORIA
Date: Friday 19 July 2024Time: 10:00am Smoking ceremony & photo opportunity, 210 William St, Melbourne.
10:30am Court case begins, 450 Little Bourke St, Melbourne.
Location: Supreme Court of Victoria, 210 Williams St, Melbourne. Unceded Kulin Land.
Court case will be heard in Old High Court, 450 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne.
Livestream link: https://vimeo.com/event/4441998.
On Friday 19 July at 10:30am a historic court case will be heard in the Supreme Court of
Victoria. Uncle Robbie Thorpe, is taking legal action against the Magistrates' Court of Victoria
and the Attorney-General of Victoria.
This case challenges the legal frustrations that have prevented Aboriginal people prosecuting
genocide crimes in Australian courts and whether high-ranking officials, including King Charles
III, can be immune from such prosecutions. It aims to address past and ongoing injustices
against Aboriginal people in Australia.
Uncle Robbie Thorpe asserts that the current legal framework perpetuates the destruction of
Aboriginal communities by denying their sovereignty and failing to recognise their right to
prosecute genocide crimes. He emphasizes the need for laws that truly reflect justice and
accountability, without exceptions for high-ranking officials.
This case asks a crucial question: Can Aboriginal people prosecute King Charles III for
ongoing genocide in Australian courts?
Who is Involved: Uncle Robbie Thorpe, Krautungalung elder, is suing the Magistrates' Court of
Victoria and the Attorney-General of Victoria.
What is the Case About: Uncle Robbie argues that any law allowing for the genocide of
Aboriginal people is invalid under the Australian Constitution. He also says it's unconstitutional
to stop Aboriginal people from prosecuting genocide crimes.
Main Points:
* Any law that permits genocide against Aboriginal people is illegal.
* Laws stopping Aboriginal people from prosecuting genocide are unconstitutional.
* Implementing international genocide laws in Australia is invalid unless Aboriginal people can
prosecute non-Aboriginal offenders.
What Happens Next:
The outcome could set an important precedent for how Australian law handles issues of
genocide and Aboriginal rights.
For comment, please contact:
Uncle Robbie Thorpe
Camp Sovereignty
Phone: 0422 200 696
Media enquiries: 0415 656 403
Links to further information:
Notice of a Constitutional Matter, 10.7.24
Excerpts from three Supreme Court of Victoria judges, 3.4.24 to 12.7.24,
See all filed Supreme Court of Victoria genocide documents (and the rejects!) at
https://crimesceneaustralia.com/2024-genocide-case-in-melbourne-australiasupreme-court-of-vi
ctoria-genocide-litigation-2024/
See all court documentation including lodgements in Federal Court of Australia and High Court
of Australia at https://crimesceneaustralia.com/case-documentation
